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like servants who are waiting for their master to come back from a wedding feast. When he comes and knocks, they will open the door for him at once. 1
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How happy are those servants whose master finds them awake and ready when he returns! I tell you, he will take off his coat, have them sit down, and will wait on them.
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How happy they are if he finds them ready, even if he should come at midnight or even later!