Matthew 24:43

But consider this: if the house-owner knew what time a thief was coming, he would keep watch. He would not allow his house to be broken into and robbed.

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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 stay alert, because you don't know what day your Lord is coming.

44You also need to be ready, because the Son of man is coming at a time when you're not expecting him.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If a thief is discovered breaking into someone's house and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of murder.

Proverbs 7:19My husband isn't home; he's gone on a long trip.

Matthew 24:44You also need to be ready, because the Son of man is coming at a time when you're not expecting him.

1 Thessalonians 5:2You yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come 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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