Matthew 24:44

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 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.

45Who then is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master hath appointed over his household, to give them food in season?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27For, just as the lightning goeth forth from the east, and shineth unto the west, so, shall be the presence of the Son of Man.

Matthew 25:10But, as they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came; and, they who were ready, went in with him, into the marriage-feast, and, the door was locked.

Luke 12:40Ye, therefore, be getting ready, because, in what hour ye are not thinking, The Son of Man cometh!

James 5:9Be not sighing, brethren, one against another, lest ye be judged,—Lo! the Judge, before the doors, is standing.

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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