Watchfulness
90 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
28 sections
- Anna
- Blessedness of
- Christ an Example of
- Commanded
- Danger of Remissness In
- David
- Exhortations To
- Faithful Ministers Approved By
- Faithful Ministers Exercise
- General Scriptures Concerning
- God Especially Requires in Ministers
- Illustrated
- Ministers Exhorted To
- Motives to Expected Direction from God
- Motives to Incessant Assaults of the Devil
- Motives to Liability to Temptation
- Motives to Uncertain Time of the Coming of Christ
- Paul
- Saints Pray to be Kept in a State of
- should be At all Times
- should be in all Things
- should Be with Heedfulness
- should Be with Prayer
- should Be with Sobriety
- should Be with Steadfastness in the Faith
- should Be with Thanksgiving
- The Wicked Averse To
- Unfaithful Ministers Devoid of
Anna
- Luke 2:37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Blessedness of
- Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them.
- Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”
Christ an Example of
- Matthew 26:38 Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”
- Matthew 26:40 Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
- Luke 6:12 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.
Commanded
- Mark 13:37 And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”
- Revelation 3:2 Wake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God.
Danger of Remissness In
- Matthew 24:48–51 But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ …
- Matthew 25:5 When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
- Matthew 25:8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’
- Matthew 25:12 But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’
- Revelation 3:3 Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
David
- Psalm 102:7 I lie awake; I am like a lone bird on a housetop.
Exhortations To
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
- 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
Faithful Ministers Approved By
- Matthew 24:45–46 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? …
- Luke 12:41–44 “Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?” …
Faithful Ministers Exercise
- Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
General Scriptures Concerning
- Exodus 23:13 Pay close attention to everything I have said to you. You must not invoke the names of other gods; they must not be heard on your lips.
- Exodus 34:12 Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land you are entering, lest they become a snare in your midst.
- Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
- Deuteronomy 4:23 Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you.
- Deuteronomy 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you.
- Deuteronomy 11:16 But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods,
- Deuteronomy 12:13 Be careful not to offer your burnt offerings in just any place you see;
- Deuteronomy 27:9 Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be silent, O Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God.
- Joshua 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all …
- Joshua 23:11 Therefore watch yourselves carefully, that you love the LORD your God.
- 1 Kings 2:3–4 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, …
- 1 Kings 8:25 Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way …
- 2 Chronicles 19:7 And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
- Nehemiah 4:9 So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.
- Job 36:18–21 Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray. …
- Psalm 39:1 I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
- Psalm 102:7 I lie awake; I am like a lone bird on a housetop.
- Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
- Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
- Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
- Proverbs 4:25–26 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. …
- Proverbs 8:34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
- Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
- Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
- Nahum 2:1 One who scatters advances against you, O Nineveh. Guard the fortress! Watch the road! Brace yourselves! Summon all your strength!
- Habakkuk 2:1 I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the ramparts. I will watch to see what He will say to me, and how I should answer when corrected.
- Malachi 2:15 Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.
- Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 16:6 “Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
- Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
- Matthew 24:4 Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.
- Matthew 25:13 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
- Matthew 24:42–51 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. …
- Matthew 26:40–41 Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. …
- Mark 4:24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.
- Mark 13:9–23 So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. …
- Mark 13:32–37 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. …
- Luke 8:18 Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”
- Luke 11:35 Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness.
- Luke 12:15 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
- Luke 12:35–40 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. …
- Luke 21:8–36 Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. …
- Acts 20:28–31 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. …
- Romans 11:21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.
- Romans 13:11 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
- 1 Corinthians 7:29–31 What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none; …
- 1 Corinthians 9:27 No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
- 1 Corinthians 10:12 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
- 1 Corinthians 11:28 Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- Ephesians 5:15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
- Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
- Philippians 3:2 Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh!
- Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
- Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
- Colossians 4:17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:4 But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
- 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
- 2 Timothy 4:5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
- Hebrews 2:1 We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
- Hebrews 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.
- Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
- 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
- 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
- 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
- 2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
- 1 John 5:18 We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.
- 2 John 8 Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.
- Jude 20–21 But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, …
- Revelation 3:2–3 Wake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God. …
- Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
- Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”
God Especially Requires in Ministers
- Ezekiel 3:17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
- Isaiah 62:6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,
- Mark 13:34 It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.
Illustrated
- Luke 12:35–36 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. …
Ministers Exhorted To
- Acts 20:31 Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
- 2 Timothy 4:5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Motives to Expected Direction from God
- Habakkuk 2:1 I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the ramparts. I will watch to see what He will say to me, and how I should answer when corrected.
Motives to Incessant Assaults of the Devil
- 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Motives to Liability to Temptation
- Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Motives to Uncertain Time of the Coming of Christ
- Matthew 24:42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
- Matthew 25:13 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
- Mark 13:35–36 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return — whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. …
Paul
- 2 Corinthians 11:27 in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure.
Saints Pray to be Kept in a State of
- Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
should be At all Times
- Proverbs 8:34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
should be in all Things
- 2 Timothy 4:5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
should Be with Heedfulness
- Mark 13:33 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.
should Be with Prayer
- Luke 21:36 So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
- Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
should Be with Sobriety
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
- 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
should Be with Steadfastness in the Faith
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
should Be with Thanksgiving
- Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
The Wicked Averse To
- 1 Thessalonians 5:7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.
Unfaithful Ministers Devoid of
- Isaiah 56:10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.
Related topics
Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.