Matthew 24:44

Wherefore be you also ready, because at what hour you know not the Son of man will come.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 ye, that if the goodman of the house knew at what hour the thief would come, he would certainly watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open.

45Who, thinkest thou, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath appointed over his family, to give them meat in season.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For as lightning cometh out of the east, and appeareth even into the west: so shall the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew 25:10Now whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of man will come.

James 5:9Grudge not, brethren, one against another, that you may not be judged. Behold the judge standeth 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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