Matthew 24:44

Therefore, you must also prepare, since it is just when you are least expecting him that the Son of Man will come.

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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 this you do know, that, had the owner of the house known at what time of night the thief was coming, they would have been on the watch, and would not have allowed their house to be broken into.

45Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by their master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27for, just as lightning will start from the east and flash across to the west, so will it be with the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 25:10But while they were on their way to buy it, the groom came; and the bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the banquet, and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40You must also prepare, for when you are least expecting him the Son of Man will come.”

James 5:9Do not make complaints against one another, friends, or judgment will be passed on you. The judge is already 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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