Luke 12:36 Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open the door for ...

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Amplified Bible - Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open the door for him.
新标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到，叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
当代译本 - 像奴仆们等候主人从婚宴回来。主人回来一叩门，奴仆就可以立即给他开门。
圣经新译本 - 像等候自己的主人从婚筵回来一样，好叫你们在主人回来敲门时，立刻给他开门。
中文标准译本 - 要像期待着主人从婚宴上回来的人那样；好在主人回来敲门的时候，能立刻为他开门。
现代标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本（拼音版） - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
New International Version - like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
New International Reader's Version - Be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding dinner. When he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
English Standard Version - and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
New Living Translation - as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
Christian Standard Bible - You are to be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
New American Standard Bible - You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door for him when he comes and knocks.
New King James Version - and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.
American Standard Version - and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
World English Bible - Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the wedding feast; that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
新標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到，叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
當代譯本 - 像奴僕們等候主人從婚宴回來。主人回來一叩門，奴僕就可以立即給他開門。
聖經新譯本 - 像等候自己的主人從婚筵回來一樣，好叫你們在主人回來敲門時，立刻給他開門。
呂振中譯本 - 也要像人等候着主人；主人從婚筵上散回、來敲門時、他們好立刻給他開。
中文標準譯本 - 要像期待著主人從婚宴上回來的人那樣；好在主人回來敲門的時候，能立刻為他開門。
現代標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到叩門，就立刻給他開門。
文理和合譯本 - 效人俟主自婚筵歸、至而叩門即為之啟也、
文理委辦譯本 - 效人候主、自昏筵歸、至而叩門、即可啟也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當如人候其主人自婚筵歸、至而叩門、即為之啟、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 一如僕人延佇其主之歸自婚筵。至而叩門、立為之啟。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pórtense como siervos que esperan a que regrese su señor de un banquete de bodas, para abrirle la puerta tan pronto como él llegue y toque.
현대인의 성경 - 마치 주인이 결혼식에서 돌아와 문을 두드리면 곧 열어 주려고 기다리는 사람들처럼 하라.
Новый Русский Перевод - как у тех слуг, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придет и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Soyez comme des serviteurs qui attendent le retour de leur maître parti pour une noce. Dès qu’il arrive et qu’il frappe à la porte, ils lui ouvrent.
リビングバイブル - 主人が婚礼から戻るのを待っている人のように。こうしていれば、主人がノックすると同時に、戸を開けて迎えることができます。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν, πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος, εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - como aqueles que esperam seu senhor voltar de um banquete de casamento; para que, quando ele chegar e bater, possam abrir-lhe a porta imediatamente.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - như đầy tớ chờ đợi chủ dự tiệc cưới về, khi chủ về đến và gõ cửa, lập tức mở cửa cho chủ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหมือนคนงานผู้คอยรับนายของตนซึ่งจะกลับจากงานเลี้ยงฉลองพิธีแต่งงาน เพื่อเมื่อนายกลับมาเคาะประตู เขาจะเปิดประตูรับนายได้ทันที
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เหมือนกับคนที่คอยนายกลับจากงานเลี้ยงสมรส เมื่อนายมาและเคาะประตู เขาจะได้เปิดให้นายได้ทันที

交叉引用

Genesis 49:18 - I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.
Song of Solomon 5:5 - I arose to open for my beloved; And my hands dripped with myrrh, And my fingers with liquid [sweet-scented] myrrh, On the handles of the bolt.
Song of Solomon 5:6 - I opened for my beloved, But my beloved had turned away and was gone. My heart went out to him when he spoke. I searched for him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he did not answer me.
Matthew 24:42 - “So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming.
Matthew 24:43 - But understand this: If the head of the house had known what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
Matthew 24:44 - Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him.
2 Peter 1:13 - I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
2 Peter 1:14 - knowing that the laying aside of this earthly tent of mine is imminent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
2 Peter 1:15 - Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.
Mark 13:34 - It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.
Mark 13:35 - Therefore, be continually on the alert—for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—
Mark 13:36 - [stay alert,] in case he should come suddenly and unexpectedly and find you asleep and unprepared.
Mark 13:37 - What I say to you I say to everyone, ‘Be on the alert [stay awake and be continually cautious]!’ ”
Matthew 25:1 - “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:2 - Five of them were foolish [thoughtless, silly, and careless], and five were wise [far-sighted, practical, and sensible].
Matthew 25:3 - For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any [extra] oil with them,
Matthew 25:4 - but the wise took flasks of oil along with their lamps.
Matthew 25:5 - Now while the bridegroom was delayed, they all began to nod off, and they fell asleep.
Matthew 25:6 - But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! The bridegroom [is coming]! Go out to meet him.’
Matthew 25:7 - Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order [trimmed the wicks and added oil and lit them].
Matthew 25:8 - But the foolish virgins said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’
Matthew 25:9 - But the wise replied, ‘No, otherwise there will not be enough for us and for you, too; go instead to the dealers and buy oil for yourselves.’
Matthew 25:10 - But while they were going away to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut and locked.
Matthew 25:11 - Later the others also came, and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open [the door] for us.’
Matthew 25:12 - But He replied, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I do not know you [we have no relationship].’
Matthew 25:13 - Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come].
Luke 2:25 - Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Luke 2:26 - It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Luke 2:27 - Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him the custom required by the Law,
Luke 2:28 - Simeon took Him into his arms, and blessed and praised and thanked God, and said,
Luke 2:29 - “Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace, According to Your word;
Luke 2:30 - For my eyes have seen Your Salvation,
James 5:7 - So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
James 5:8 - You too, be patient; strengthen your hearts [keep them energized and firmly committed to God], because the coming of the Lord is near.
Jude 1:20 - But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,
Jude 1:21 - and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life.
Lamentations 3:25 - The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him, To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].
Lamentations 3:26 - It is good that one waits quietly For the salvation of the Lord.
Matthew 22:1 - Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,
Matthew 22:2 - “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
Matthew 22:3 - And he sent his servants to call those who had [previously] been invited to the wedding feast, but they refused to come.
Matthew 22:4 - Then he sent out some other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited, “Look, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened calves are butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast.” ’
Matthew 22:5 - But they paid no attention [they disregarded the invitation, treating it with contempt] and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
Matthew 22:6 - The rest [of the invited guests] seized his servants and mistreated them [insulting and humiliating them] and killed them.
Matthew 22:7 - The king was enraged [when he heard this], and sent his soldiers and destroyed those murderers and burned their city.
Matthew 22:8 - Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding [feast] is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.
Matthew 22:9 - So go to the main highways that lead out of the city, and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’
Matthew 22:10 - Those servants went out into the streets and gathered together all the people they could find, both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with dinner guests [sitting at the banquet table].
Matthew 22:11 - “But when the king came in to see the dinner guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed [appropriately] in wedding clothes,
Matthew 22:12 - and he said, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wearing the wedding clothes [that were provided for you]?’ And the man was speechless and without excuse.
Matthew 22:13 - Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the darkness outside; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger].’
Matthew 22:14 - For many are called (invited, summoned), but few are chosen.”
Isaiah 64:4 - For from days of old no one has heard, nor has ear perceived, Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who works and acts in behalf of the one who [gladly] waits for Him.
Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.

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Amplified Bible - Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open the door for him.
新标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到，叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 好像仆人等候自己的主人从婚宴上回来。他来叩门，就立刻给他开门。
当代译本 - 像奴仆们等候主人从婚宴回来。主人回来一叩门，奴仆就可以立即给他开门。
圣经新译本 - 像等候自己的主人从婚筵回来一样，好叫你们在主人回来敲门时，立刻给他开门。
中文标准译本 - 要像期待着主人从婚宴上回来的人那样；好在主人回来敲门的时候，能立刻为他开门。
现代标点和合本 - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
和合本（拼音版） - 自己好像仆人等候主人从婚姻的筵席上回来。他来到叩门，就立刻给他开门。
New International Version - like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
New International Reader's Version - Be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding dinner. When he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
English Standard Version - and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
New Living Translation - as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
Christian Standard Bible - You are to be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
New American Standard Bible - You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door for him when he comes and knocks.
New King James Version - and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.
American Standard Version - and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
World English Bible - Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the wedding feast; that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
新標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到，叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 好像僕人等候自己的主人從婚宴上回來。他來叩門，就立刻給他開門。
當代譯本 - 像奴僕們等候主人從婚宴回來。主人回來一叩門，奴僕就可以立即給他開門。
聖經新譯本 - 像等候自己的主人從婚筵回來一樣，好叫你們在主人回來敲門時，立刻給他開門。
呂振中譯本 - 也要像人等候着主人；主人從婚筵上散回、來敲門時、他們好立刻給他開。
中文標準譯本 - 要像期待著主人從婚宴上回來的人那樣；好在主人回來敲門的時候，能立刻為他開門。
現代標點和合本 - 自己好像僕人等候主人從婚姻的筵席上回來。他來到叩門，就立刻給他開門。
文理和合譯本 - 效人俟主自婚筵歸、至而叩門即為之啟也、
文理委辦譯本 - 效人候主、自昏筵歸、至而叩門、即可啟也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當如人候其主人自婚筵歸、至而叩門、即為之啟、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 一如僕人延佇其主之歸自婚筵。至而叩門、立為之啟。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pórtense como siervos que esperan a que regrese su señor de un banquete de bodas, para abrirle la puerta tan pronto como él llegue y toque.
현대인의 성경 - 마치 주인이 결혼식에서 돌아와 문을 두드리면 곧 열어 주려고 기다리는 사람들처럼 하라.
Новый Русский Перевод - как у тех слуг, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придет и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - как у тех рабов, что ждут возвращения своего хозяина со свадебного пира. Когда хозяин придёт и постучит, они смогут сразу открыть ему.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Soyez comme des serviteurs qui attendent le retour de leur maître parti pour une noce. Dès qu’il arrive et qu’il frappe à la porte, ils lui ouvrent.
リビングバイブル - 主人が婚礼から戻るのを待っている人のように。こうしていれば、主人がノックすると同時に、戸を開けて迎えることができます。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅμοιοι ἀνθρώποις προσδεχομένοις τὸν κύριον ἑαυτῶν, πότε ἀναλύσῃ ἐκ τῶν γάμων, ἵνα ἐλθόντος καὶ κρούσαντος, εὐθέως ἀνοίξωσιν αὐτῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - como aqueles que esperam seu senhor voltar de um banquete de casamento; para que, quando ele chegar e bater, possam abrir-lhe a porta imediatamente.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - như đầy tớ chờ đợi chủ dự tiệc cưới về, khi chủ về đến và gõ cửa, lập tức mở cửa cho chủ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหมือนคนงานผู้คอยรับนายของตนซึ่งจะกลับจากงานเลี้ยงฉลองพิธีแต่งงาน เพื่อเมื่อนายกลับมาเคาะประตู เขาจะเปิดประตูรับนายได้ทันที
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เหมือนกับคนที่คอยนายกลับจากงานเลี้ยงสมรส เมื่อนายมาและเคาะประตู เขาจะได้เปิดให้นายได้ทันที

Genesis 49:18 - I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.
Song of Solomon 5:5 - I arose to open for my beloved; And my hands dripped with myrrh, And my fingers with liquid [sweet-scented] myrrh, On the handles of the bolt.
Song of Solomon 5:6 - I opened for my beloved, But my beloved had turned away and was gone. My heart went out to him when he spoke. I searched for him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he did not answer me.
Matthew 24:42 - “So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming.
Matthew 24:43 - But understand this: If the head of the house had known what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
Matthew 24:44 - Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him.
2 Peter 1:13 - I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
2 Peter 1:14 - knowing that the laying aside of this earthly tent of mine is imminent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
2 Peter 1:15 - Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.
Mark 13:34 - It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.
Mark 13:35 - Therefore, be continually on the alert—for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—
Mark 13:36 - [stay alert,] in case he should come suddenly and unexpectedly and find you asleep and unprepared.
Mark 13:37 - What I say to you I say to everyone, ‘Be on the alert [stay awake and be continually cautious]!’ ”
Matthew 25:1 - “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:2 - Five of them were foolish [thoughtless, silly, and careless], and five were wise [far-sighted, practical, and sensible].
Matthew 25:3 - For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any [extra] oil with them,
Matthew 25:4 - but the wise took flasks of oil along with their lamps.
Matthew 25:5 - Now while the bridegroom was delayed, they all began to nod off, and they fell asleep.
Matthew 25:6 - But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! The bridegroom [is coming]! Go out to meet him.’
Matthew 25:7 - Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order [trimmed the wicks and added oil and lit them].
Matthew 25:8 - But the foolish virgins said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’
Matthew 25:9 - But the wise replied, ‘No, otherwise there will not be enough for us and for you, too; go instead to the dealers and buy oil for yourselves.’
Matthew 25:10 - But while they were going away to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut and locked.
Matthew 25:11 - Later the others also came, and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open [the door] for us.’
Matthew 25:12 - But He replied, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I do not know you [we have no relationship].’
Matthew 25:13 - Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come].
Luke 2:25 - Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Luke 2:26 - It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Luke 2:27 - Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him the custom required by the Law,
Luke 2:28 - Simeon took Him into his arms, and blessed and praised and thanked God, and said,
Luke 2:29 - “Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace, According to Your word;
Luke 2:30 - For my eyes have seen Your Salvation,
James 5:7 - So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
James 5:8 - You too, be patient; strengthen your hearts [keep them energized and firmly committed to God], because the coming of the Lord is near.
Jude 1:20 - But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,
Jude 1:21 - and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life.
Lamentations 3:25 - The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him, To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].
Lamentations 3:26 - It is good that one waits quietly For the salvation of the Lord.
Matthew 22:1 - Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,
Matthew 22:2 - “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
Matthew 22:3 - And he sent his servants to call those who had [previously] been invited to the wedding feast, but they refused to come.
Matthew 22:4 - Then he sent out some other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited, “Look, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened calves are butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast.” ’
Matthew 22:5 - But they paid no attention [they disregarded the invitation, treating it with contempt] and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
Matthew 22:6 - The rest [of the invited guests] seized his servants and mistreated them [insulting and humiliating them] and killed them.
Matthew 22:7 - The king was enraged [when he heard this], and sent his soldiers and destroyed those murderers and burned their city.
Matthew 22:8 - Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding [feast] is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.
Matthew 22:9 - So go to the main highways that lead out of the city, and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’
Matthew 22:10 - Those servants went out into the streets and gathered together all the people they could find, both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with dinner guests [sitting at the banquet table].
Matthew 22:11 - “But when the king came in to see the dinner guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed [appropriately] in wedding clothes,
Matthew 22:12 - and he said, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wearing the wedding clothes [that were provided for you]?’ And the man was speechless and without excuse.
Matthew 22:13 - Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the darkness outside; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger].’
Matthew 22:14 - For many are called (invited, summoned), but few are chosen.”
Isaiah 64:4 - For from days of old no one has heard, nor has ear perceived, Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who works and acts in behalf of the one who [gladly] waits for Him.
Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.