Matthew 24:44

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

45Then who is the faithful and wise servant, whom the lord placed over his household to give them their food in season?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For as the lightning comes from the east, and shines even unto the west; so also shall the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew 25:10And they going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.

Luke 12:40Be ye also ready: because at an hour you do not think the Son of man cometh.

James 5:9Do not complain against one another, brethren, in order that you may not be judged: behold, the judge stands before the doors.

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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