Matthew 24:43

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.

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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

42Watch therefore: for all of you know not what hour your Lord does come.

44Therefore be all of you also ready: for in such an hour as all of you think not the Son of man comes.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:2If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

Proverbs 7:19For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

Matthew 24:44Therefore be all of you also ready: for in such an hour as all of you think not the Son of man comes.

1 Thessalonians 5:2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes 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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