Matthew 24:44

For this reason, you also must be prepared, for you do not know at what hour the Son of man will return.

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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: if only the father of the family knew at what hour the thief would arrive, he would certainly keep vigil and not permit his house to be broken into.

45Consider this: who is a faithful and prudent servant, who has been appointed by his lord over his family, to give them their portion in due time?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For just as lightning goes out from the east, and appears even in the west, so shall it be also at the advent of the Son of man.

Matthew 25:10But while they were going to buy it, the groom arrived. And those who were prepared entered with him to the wedding, and the door was closed.

Luke 12:40You also must be prepared. For the Son of man will return at an hour that you will not realize.”

James 5:9Brothers, do not complain against one another, so that you may not be judged. 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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