Matthew 25:13

"Be watchful then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

In Context

12"‘In solemn truth I tell you,’ he replied, ‘I know you not.’

14"For it is like a man going into another country, who summoned his slaves, and committed his property to their care.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:42"Keep guard then, for you do not know the day on which your Master is coming.

Mark 13:33nor the Son, but only the Father.

Acts 20:31So be on guard; and remember that for three years I ceased not to admonish you all, night and day, even with tears.

1 Thessalonians 5:6So then let us not be sleeping as do the rest, but let us be watchful and self-controlled.

1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is close at hand; so be sober, watch and pray.

Revelation 16:15Lo, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the who is on the watch and guarding his clothing, so that he may not walk naked, and they gaze on his shame.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 25:2-14

The Parable of the Ten Virgins. 1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those… Read the whole commentary →

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