Matthew 24:44

Therefore be ye also ready; for at an hour when ye think not, the Son of man cometh.

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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 be sure of this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord placed over his household, to give them their food in due season?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For as the lightning cometh from the east, and shineth even to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of man.

Matthew 25:10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40Be ye also ready; for at an hour when ye think not the Son of man cometh.

James 5:9Murmur not against each other, brethren, that ye be not judged. Behold, the Judge standeth 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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