Matthew 24:44

Be ready then; for at a time which you have no thought of the Son of man will come.

Bible in Basic English

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 be certain of this, that if the master of the house had had knowledge of the time when the thief was coming, he would have been watching, and would not have let his house be broken into.

45Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27Because as in a thunderstorm the bright light coming from the east is seen even in the west; so will be the coming of the Son of man.

Matthew 25:10And while they went to get oil, the master came; and those who were ready went in with him to the feast: and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40So be ready: for the Son of man is coming at a time when you are not looking for him.

James 5:9Say no hard things against one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged; see, the judge is waiting at 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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