Matthew 24:44

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

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

In Context

43But 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.

45Who then is the faithful and wise bondman, whom his lord appointed over his service, to give them the provision on time?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For as the lightning comes out from the east, and shines as far as the west, so also will be the coming of the Son of man.

Matthew 25:10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came. And the prepared entered in with him for the wedding festivities, and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40Therefore, ye also become ready, because the Son of man comes at that hour ye do not suppose.

James 5:9Do not grumble, brothers, against each other, so that ye not be judged. Behold, the judge stands before the doors.

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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