Matthew 24:43

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what time of night the thief was coming, he would have been on guard and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

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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 be on your guard, for you do not know on what day your Lord will come.

44Therefore you must also be ready, for the Son of Man will come at an hour that you do not expect.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If a thief is found breaking in, and if he is struck so that he dies, in that case no guilt for murder will attach to anyone on his account.

Proverbs 7:19For my husband is not at his house; 1 he has gone on a long journey. 1

Matthew 24:44Therefore you must also be ready, for the Son of Man will come at an hour that you do not expect.

1 Thessalonians 5:2For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord is coming 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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