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.