Matthew 24:44

Therefore be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man comes.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

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Cross References

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

Matthew 25:10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they who were ready went in with him to the marriage; and the door was shut.

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

James 5:9Murmur not against one another, brethren, that ye be not 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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