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"Don't concern yourself about what you will eat or drink, and quit worrying about these things.
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Everyone in the world is concerned about these things, but your Father knows you need them.
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Rather, be concerned about his kingdom. Then these things will be provided for you.
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Don't be afraid, little flock. Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
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"Sell your material possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don't wear out! Make a treasure for yourselves in heaven that never loses its value! In heaven thieves and moths can't get close enough to destroy your treasure.
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Your heart will be where your treasure is.
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"Be ready for action, and have your lamps burning.
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Be like servants waiting to open the door at their master's knock when he returns from a wedding.
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Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. I can guarantee this truth: He will change his clothes, make them sit down at the table, and serve them.
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They will be blessed if he comes in the middle of the night or toward morning and finds them awake.
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"Of course, you realize that if the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let him break into his house.
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Be ready, because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him."
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Peter asked, "Lord, did you use this illustration just for us or for everyone?"
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The Lord asked, "Who, then, is the faithful, skilled manager that the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their share of food at the right time?
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That servant will be blessed if his master finds him doing this job when he comes.
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I can guarantee this truth: He will put that servant in charge of all his property.
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On the other hand, that servant may think that his master is taking a long time to come home. The servant may begin to beat the other servants and to eat, drink, and get drunk.
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His master will return at an unexpected time. Then his master will punish him severely and assign him a place with unfaithful people.
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"The servant who knew what his master wanted but didn't get ready to do it will receive a hard beating.
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But the servant who didn't know [what his master wanted] and did things for which he deserved punishment will receive a light beating. A lot will be expected from everyone who has been given a lot. More will be demanded from everyone who has been entrusted with a lot.
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"I have come to throw fire on the earth. I wish that it had already started!