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 would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

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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 cometh.

44Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If the thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him.

Proverbs 7:19For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey:

Matthew 24:44Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

1 Thessalonians 5:2For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the 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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