Mark 13:34
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
δοῦλος
Slave, servant, bondservant. Doulos. Paul a servant of Jesus Christ. The highest title Paul claimed was slave of Christ. Belonging completely to Jesus is the greatest freedom.
ἐξουσία
authority,
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ἐξουσία
Authority, right, power. Exousia. All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Jesus delegates His authority to His church. We operate under His commission.
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δίδωμι
having given
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δίδωμι
To give, to grant, to bestow. Didomi. God so loved the world that He gave. Giving is the language of love. The greatest gift is always the giver themselves.
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ἔργον
work
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ἔργον
Work, deed, act. Ergon. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. Good works are not the root of salvation. They are the fruit of it.
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οἰκία
house
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οἰκία
A house, a household, a family dwelling. In My Father's house are many rooms. Your eternal home is being prepared by Jesus Himself right now.
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γρηγορεύω
he may keep watch.
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γρηγορεύω
to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)
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θυρωρός
doorkeeper
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θυρωρός
a gate- warden
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ἕκαστος
to each one
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ἕκαστος
each or every
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ἐντέλλομαι
he commanded
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ἐντέλλομαι
to enjoin
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