Matthew 24:43

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched and not have suffered his house to be dug through [into].

Darby Translation

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, for ye know not in what hour your Lord comes.

44Wherefore *ye* also, be ye ready, for in that hour that ye think not the Son of man comes.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If the thief be encountered breaking in, and be smitten so that he die, there shall be no blood-guiltiness for him.

Proverbs 7:19For the husband is not at home, he is gone a long journey;

Matthew 24:44Wherefore *ye* also, be ye ready, for in that hour that ye think not the Son of man comes.

1 Thessalonians 5:2for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of [the] Lord so comes as a thief by 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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