Matthew 24:44

for the Son of man cometh at a time that ye think not of.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 this ye know, that if the master of the house had known at what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broke open: therefore be ye also ready;

45Who then is the faithful and prudent servant, whom his lord hath set over his family to give them food in due season?

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Cross References

Matthew 24:27for as the lightning cometh from the east, and flashes in an instant even to the west, so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

Matthew 25:10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready went in with him to the wedding-feast, and then the door was shut.

Luke 12:40therefore be ye also ready; for the Son of man cometh at a season that ye think not of.

James 5:9Repine not, my brethren, against each other, that ye be not condemned: behold, the judge is at the 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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