Faithful Performance of Common Duties
Matthew 24:40-41
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.…


Philip Henry one day calling upon a tanner, found him so busy tanning a hide that he was not aware of his approach until he tapped him on the back. Starting in confusion, the man exclaimed, "Sir, I am ashamed you should find me thus." Philip Henry replied with solemn emphasis, "May the Lord Jesus, when he comes, find me discharging with the same faithfulness and zeal the duties of my calling!"



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

WEB: Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and one will be left;




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