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Mark 13:34
As a man from home—having left his house, and given his servants the authority, to each one, his work,—and, unto the porter, hath given command, that he should watch:—
Mark 13:34 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
Mark 13:34 in other translations
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.
“It is like a man traveling to another country, having left his house and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch.
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In context
31 The heaven and the earth, shall pass away, but, my words, shall not pass away.
32 But, concerning that day or hour, no one, knoweth, neither the messengers in heaven, nor the Son,—save the Father.
33 Be taking heed, be watching, for ye know not, when, the season [is]:—
34 As a man from home—having left his house, and given his servants the authority, to each one, his work,—and, unto the porter, hath given command, that he should watch:—
35 Be watching, therefore, for ye know not, when, the master of the house, is coming,—whether at even, or at midnight, or at cock-crowing, or at early morn;—
36 Lest, coming suddenly, he find you, sleeping.
37 But, what, unto you, I say, unto all, I say:—Be watching.
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