Matthew 24:44

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

Majority Standard Bible

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

43But 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.

45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 25:10But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

James 5:9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at 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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