Matthew 24:43

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to 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

42Watch therefore, for you don’t know in what hour your Lord comes.

44Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If the thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt of bloodshed for him.

Proverbs 7:19For my husband isn’t at home. He has gone on a long journey.

Matthew 24:44Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.

1 Thessalonians 5:2For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes 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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