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# Connecting Statement:
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Jesus tells a parable about faithful and unfaithful servants to illustrate that his disciples should remain faithful during his absence and be prepared for his return. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parables]])
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# it is like
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The word "it" here refers to the kingdom of heaven ([Matthew 13:24](../13/24.md)).
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# was about to go
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"was ready to go" or "was to go soon"
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# entrusted his possessions to them
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"put them in charge of his possessions"
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# his possessions
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"what he owned"
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