Matthew 24:43

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

Montgomery New Testament

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

42"Keep guard then, for you do not know the day on which your Master is coming.

44"Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour when you do not expect him, the Son of man is coming.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:44"Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour when you do not expect him, the Son of man is coming.

1 Thessalonians 5:2You yourselves know perfectly that the Day of the Lord will come as 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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