Mark 13:34
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 13
“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.”Mark 13:34
What Does Mark 13:34 Mean?
Mark 13:34 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 34 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood, and Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Mark 13:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 25:14“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”1 Thessalonians 5:2“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”John 3:27“John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.”Mark 12:1“And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.”Isaiah 56:10“His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.”John 10:3“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.”1 Thessalonians 5:6“Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.”Matthew 21:28“But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.”Luke 10:2“Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.”Luke 12:36“And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”Ezra 10:4“Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.”Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”Numbers 4:4“This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:”Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”Ezekiel 33:2“Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:”Romans 14:18“For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”Numbers 3:25“And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,”2 Kings 7:10“So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they were.”
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