Matthew 24:44

For this reason, be you also ready; for at an hour in which you think not, the Son of man comes.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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 master of the house had known at what watch the thief comes, he would have watched, and would not have permitted his house to be broken open.

45Who then is that faithful and wise servant, whom his master has made ruler over his household servants, to give them their food in due time?

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Cross References

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

Matthew 25:10While they were going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage-supper; and the door was closed.

Luke 12:40Be you, therefore, ready also; for at an hour when you think not, the Son of man comes.

James 5:9Indulge not in complaints against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned: behold, the judge stands before the door.

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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