Matthew 24:43

But know this, that if the landlord knew at what watch the thief cometh, he would have watched, and would not have permitted his house to be broken into.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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: because you do not know on what day your Lord cometh.

44Therefore be ye also ready: because the Son of man cometh in an hour at which you do not think.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:44Therefore be ye also ready: because the Son of man cometh in an hour at which you do not think.

1 Thessalonians 5:2for you yourselves know well, that the day of the Lord is so 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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