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 stayed awake and not allowed his house to be broken into.

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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

42So be watchful, because you (pl) do not know in what hour your Lord is coming.

44Therefore you also be ready, because the Son of the Man is coming at an hour that you do not suppose.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:44Therefore you also be ready, because the Son of the Man is coming at an hour that you do not suppose.

1 Thessalonians 5:2for you yourselves know very well that the Day of the Lord comes just like 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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