Mar 13:34 | JFB | STEP | 34. For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, &c.—The idea thus far is similar to that in the opening part of the parable of the talents ( ). and commanded the porter —the gatekeeper. to watch —pointing to the official duty of the ministers of religion to give warning of approaching danger to the people.

Mark 13:34

34. For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, &c.—The idea thus far is similar to that in the opening part of the parable of the talents (Mt 25:14, 15).

and commanded the porter—the gatekeeper.

to watch—pointing to the official duty of the ministers of religion to give warning of approaching danger to the people.