Luke 12:37
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37 Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them.(A)
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John 13:4-5
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4 got up from supper, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself.(A) 5 Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him.
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2 Peter 3:14
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Final Exhortation and Doxology
14 Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish,(A)
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Matthew 24:42
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42 Keep awake, therefore, for you do not know on what day[a] your Lord is coming.(A)
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- 24.42 Other ancient authorities read at what hour
Philippians 1:23
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23 I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better,(A)
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1 Corinthians 2:9
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9 But, as it is written,
“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the human heart conceived,
what God has prepared for those who love him”—(A)
Revelation 14:13
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13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord.” “Yes,”[a] says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.”(A)
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- 14.13 Other ancient authorities lack Yes
2 Peter 1:11
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11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
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1 Peter 5:1-4
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Tending the Flock of God
5 Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you(A) 2 to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight,[a] not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it,[b] not for sordid gain but eagerly.(B) 3 Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.(C) 4 And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.(D)
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2 Timothy 4:7-8
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7 I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.(A) 8 From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.(B)
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John 12:26
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26 Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.(A)
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Luke 21:36
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36 Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”(A)
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Jeremiah 32:41
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41 I will rejoice in doing good to them, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul.(A)
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Isaiah 62:5
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5 For as a young man marries a young woman,
so shall your builder[a] marry you,
and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,
so shall your God rejoice over you.(A)
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- 62.5 Cn: Heb your sons
Revelation 14:3-4
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3 and they sing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. No one could learn that song except the one hundred forty-four thousand who have been redeemed from the earth. 4 It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins; these follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been redeemed from humankind as first fruits for God and the Lamb,(A)
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Revelation 7:17
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17 for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of the water of life,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”(A)
Revelation 3:21
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21 To the one who conquers I will give a place with me on my throne, just as I myself conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.(A)
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Philippians 1:21
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21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
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Luke 17:8
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8 Would you not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me; put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink’?(A)
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Luke 12:43
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43 Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives.
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Matthew 25:20-23
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20 Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’(A) 22 And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’ 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’
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Matthew 24:45-47
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The Faithful or the Unfaithful Slave
45 “Who, then, is the faithful and wise slave whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves[a] their allowance of food at the proper time?(A) 46 Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives.(B) 47 Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions.(C)
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- 24.45 Gk to give them
Zephaniah 3:17
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17 The Lord, your God, is in your midst,
a warrior who gives victory;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will renew you[a] in his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing(A)
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- 3.17 Gk Syr: Heb he will be silent
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