Luke 12:36

Bible in Basic English 1965

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.

Cross References

Genesis 49:18

I have been waiting for your salvation, O Lord.

Isaiah 64:4

The ear has not had news of, or the eye seen, (UNTRANSLATED TEXT) any God but you, working for the man who is waiting for him.

Luke 12:35

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

Luke 12:37

Happy are those servants who are watching when the lord comes; truly I say to you, he will make himself their servant and, placing them at the table, he will come out and give them food.

Revelation 19:7

Let us be glad with delight, and let us give glory to him: because the time is come for the Lamb to be married, and his wife has made herself ready.

Revelation 3:20

See, I am waiting at the door and giving the sign; if my voice comes to any man's ears and he makes the door open, I will come in to him, and will take food with him and he with me.