Matthew 24:42-44 commands watchfulness because the master comes unexpectedly—the same sudden return is described here.

Matthew 13:50 describes the furnace of fire and weeping and gnashing — the same punishment imagery that follows in Matthew 24:51.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 says the day of the Lord comes like a thief—mirroring the master's unexpected arrival.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 says sudden destruction follows false peace—the servant's false security is shattered by the master's return.

Revelation 3:3 warns Christ will come like a thief at an unknown hour—the same promise of sudden judgment.

Ecclesiastes 8:7 says no one knows what will happen or when — directly parallel to the servant not knowing the hour of the master's return.

Ecclesiastes 8:11 states delayed judgment encourages evil — parallel to the servant who misbehaves because the master is delayed.

Proverbs 29:1 says the stiff-necked will be suddenly destroyed—similar to the wicked servant's unexpected judgment.