Mark 13:34

New Living Translation

“The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return.

Cross References

Matthew 16:19

And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”

John 10:3

The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

Romans 13:6

Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Colossians 3:24

Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven.

Revelation 3:7

“Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open: