KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It's like when someone goes on a long trip and leaves their house in the hands of their staff. They give each person specific jobs to do and tell the doorkeeper to stay alert and keep watch.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus left us all with something important to do while he's away — don't sleep on your assignment.
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