Mark 13:34

New Century Version

It is like a man who goes on a trip. He leaves his house and lets his servants take care of it, giving each one a special job to do. The man tells the servant guarding the door always to be watchful.

Cross References

Matthew 16:19

I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; the things you don’t allow on earth will be the things that God does not allow, and the things you allow on earth will be the things that God allows.”

John 10:3

The one who guards the door opens it for him. And the sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

Romans 13:6

This is also why you pay taxes. Rulers are working for God and give their time to their work.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Do not let anything move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your work in the Lord is never wasted.

Colossians 3:24

Remember that you will receive your reward from the Lord, which he promised to his people. You are serving the Lord Christ.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, give what is good and fair to your slaves. Remember that you have a Master in heaven.

Revelation 3:7

“Write this to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: “This is what the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David, says. When he opens a door, no one can close it. And when he closes it, no one can open it.