Luke 12:35

Bible in Basic English 1965

Be ready, dressed as for a journey, with your lights burning.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:46

And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he made himself strong, and went running before Ahab till they came to Jezreel.

Proverbs 31:17

She puts a band of strength round her, and makes her arms strong.

Isaiah 11:5

And righteousness will be the cord of his robe, and good faith the band round his breast.

Isaiah 5:27

There is no weariness among them, and no man is feeble-footed: they come without resting or sleeping, and the cord of their shoes is not broken.

Matthew 25:1

Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, the friends of the bride, who took their lights, and went out with the purpose of meeting the husband.

Matthew 5:16

Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Luke 12:36

And be like men who are looking for their lord, when he comes back from the bride-feast; so that when he comes to the door, it will be open to him quickly.

Ephesians 6:14

Take your place, then, having your body clothed with the true word, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness;

Philippians 2:15

So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

1 Peter 1:13

So make your minds ready, and keep on the watch, hoping with all your power for the grace which is to come to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;