Luke 12:39

But remember this: if the master knew when a thief was coming, he would keep watch, and not allow his house to be broken into.

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In The King James Version

And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

In Context

38Even if he comes at midnight, or just before dawn—how good for them if he finds them watching and ready!

40You must also be ready, for the Son of man is coming when you don't expect him.”

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Cross References

Matthew 6:19Don't pile up wealth here on earth where moths and rust ruin it, and where thieves break in and steal it.

1 Thessalonians 5:2You yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Revelation 3:3So remind yourselves of how this message came to you, and what you heard. Observe what you were told to do, and repent. If you don't watch out, I'll come unexpectedly like a thief, and you won't know at what time I'll come to you!

Matthew Henry on Luke 12:23-41

Inordinate Care Reproved. 22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. 23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. 24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 26 If ye then be not able to do that… Read the whole commentary →

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