Mark 13:34 - The Scriptures 199834 as a man going abroad, having left his house and given authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176934 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition34 It is like a man [already] going on a journey; when he leaves home, he puts his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and he gives orders to the doorkeeper to be constantly alert and on the watch. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)34 It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch. See the chapterCommon English Bible34 It is as if someone took a trip, left the household behind, and put the servants in charge, giving each one a job to do, and told the doorkeeper to stay alert. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version34 It is like a man who, setting out on a sojourn, left behind his house, and gave his servants authority over every work, and instructed the doorkeeper to stand watch. See the chapter |