Luke 12:35

Catholic Public Domain Version

Let your waists be girded, and let lamps be burning in your hands.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:46

And the hand of the Lord was upon Elijah. And cinching his waist, he ran before Ahab, until he arrived at Jezreel.

Proverbs 31:17

She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm.

Isaiah 11:5

And justice will be the belt around his waist. And faith will be the warrior's belt at his side.

Isaiah 5:27

There is no one weak or struggling among them. They will not become drowsy, and they will not sleep. Neither will the belt around their waist be loosened, nor the laces of their boots be broken.

Matthew 25:1

"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the groom and the bride.

Matthew 5:16

So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven.

Luke 12:36

And let you yourselves be like men awaiting their lord, when he will return from the wedding; so that, when he arrives and knocks, they may open to him promptly.

Ephesians 6:14

Therefore, stand firm, having been girded about your waist with truth, and having been clothed with the breastplate of justice,

Philippians 2:15

So may you be without blame, simple sons of God, without reproof, in the midst of a depraved and perverse nation, among whom you shine like lights in the world,

1 Peter 1:13

For this reason, gird the waist of your mind, be sober, and hope perfectly in the grace that is offered to you in the revelation of Jesus Christ.