Matthew 24:43

But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house 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

42Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the hour in which your Lord will come.

44For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed.

Proverbs 7:19For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.

Matthew 24:44For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

1 Thessalonians 5:2For you are fully aware 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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