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.

Montgomery New Testament

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

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.

45"Who, then, is the faithful and prudent slave, to whom his master has entrusted his household, to give them their food in due season?

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Cross References

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

Matthew 25:10"And while they were going 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 12:40"Do you also be ready, for in an hour that you think not the Son of man is coming."

James 5:9Do not make complaints against each other, brothers, lest you yourselves be condemned. Behold the Judge is standing before the very 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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