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Matthew 24:42-44 KJV
Matthew · chapter 24 · verses 42–44 · King James Version
42Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43But 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. 44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.Matthew 24:42-44 · King James Version
Matthew 24:42-44 in context
40Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
41Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
42Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
43But 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.
44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
46Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Cross references
- Luke 21:36
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6
- Matthew 25:13
- Revelation 16:15
- Matthew 24:36
- 1 Corinthians 16:13
- Luke 12:35-40
- Matthew 24:44
- Matthew 25:10
- Matthew 24:42
- Luke 12:40
- Philippians 4:5
Key words (Strong's)
- sufferedeaōto allow, permit, let, to allow one to do as he wishes, not to restrain, to let alone, to…G1439 →
- Watchgrēgoreōto watch, metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active, to take heed lest…G1127 →
- houseoikodespotēsmaster of the house, householderG3617 →
- watchphylakēguard, watch, a watching, keeping watch, to keep watch, persons keeping watch, a guard…G5438 →
- thiefkleptēsan embezzler, pilferer, the name is transferred to false teachers, who do not care to…G2812 →
- houseoikiaa house, an inhabited edifice, a dwelling, the inmates of a house, the family, property…G3614 →
- readyhetoimosprepare ready, of things, ready at hand, opportune, seasonable, of persons, ready…G2092 →
- thinkdokeōto be of opinion, think, suppose, to seem, to be accounted, reputed, it seems to me, I…G1380 →
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