Matthew 24:44

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, 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 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.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Matthew 25:10While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”

James 5:9Don’t grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won’t be judged. Behold, the judge stands 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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