Matthew 24:43

But there is, one thing, ye know—That, if the householder, had known, in what watch, the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert, and not have suffered his house to be dug through.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

42Be watching, therefore, for ye know not, on what manner of day, your Lord is coming.

44Wherefore, ye also, be getting ready, because, in what hour ye are, not thinking, The Son of Man doth come.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If, in the place of breaking in, the thief be found and he is smitten so that he dieth, there is due for him no shedding of blood:

Proverbs 7:19For the husband is not in his house, he hath gone on a journey afar;

Matthew 24:44Wherefore, ye also, be getting ready, because, in what hour ye are, not thinking, The Son of Man doth come.

1 Thessalonians 5:2For, ye yourselves, perfectly well know—that, the day of the Lord, as a thief in the night, so, cometh;

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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