Matthew 24:44

because of this also you, become ready, because in what hour you do not think, the Son of Man comes.

Literal Standard Version

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

43and know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief comes, he had watched, and did not permit his house to be broken through;

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

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27for as the lightning comes forth from the east, and appears to the west, so will also be the coming of the Son of Man;

Matthew 25:10And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the wedding feasts, and the door was shut;

Luke 12:40and you, then, become ready, because at the hour you do not think, the Son of Man comes.”

James 5:9do not murmur against one another, brothers, that you may not be condemned; behold, the Judge has stood 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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