Matthew 24:43

But know this, that if the house-ruler had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

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In The King James Version

But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

In Context

42Watch therefore, because ye know not at what hour your Lord comes.

44Because of this ye also be ready, because in that hour ye think not the Son of man comes.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If the thief is found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him.

Proverbs 7:19For the man is not at home. He has gone a long journey.

Matthew 24:44Because of this ye also be ready, because in that hour ye think not the Son of man comes.

1 Thessalonians 5:2For ye yourselves know accurately that the day of Lord so comes as a thief in the night.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 24:33-51

Parable of the Fig-Tree; Awful Predictions; The Duty of Watchfulness; The Good and Evil Steward. 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knoweth… Read the whole commentary →

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