Read Full ChapterIt 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“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.
World English Bible (WEB)
For the Son of man is as{G5613} a man{G444} taking a far journey{G590}, who left{G863}{(G5631)} his{G846} house{G3614}, and{G2532} gave{G1325}{(G5631)} authority{G1849} to his{G846} servants{G1401}, and{G2532} to every man{G1538} his{G846} work{G2041}, and{G2532} commanded{G1781}{(G5662)} the porter{G2377} to{G2443} watch{G1127}{(G5725)}.
Strong's King James
(34) As a man away on a journey leaves his house and gives authority to his slaves, everyone his task also commanded the doorkeeper to be on the alert.
The F.O.G
[34] It's like a man going on a journey who puts his servants in charge, each with assigned tasks, and orders the gatekeeper to stay vigilant.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
as a man who is gone abroad, having left his house, and given to his servants the authority, and to each one his work, did command also the porter that he may watch;
Young's Literal Translation
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