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Notes
keep your lamps burning: This is a picture of being ready and staying watchful (Exodus 27:20–21; Leviticus 24:2; Psalm 18:28; Matthew 25:1–13).
Jesus compared his faithful followers to servants in a master's house. These servants were always ready for his return and did a good job managing the resources he left with them.
Events
- Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Loins Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Death: Preparation For Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Servants Waiting for Their Lord Servant: Figurative Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Steward: The Faithful Steward Described Temptation: Resistance To Typical Nature of Paschal Lamb: Eaten with the Loins Girt Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Watchfulness: Illustrated