the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know,
Matthew 25:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Watch therefore [give strict attention and be cautious and active], for you know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will come. American Standard Version (1901) Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour. Common English Bible “Therefore, keep alert, because you don’t know the day or the hour. Catholic Public Domain Version And so you must be vigilant, because you do not know the day or the hour. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour. |
the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know,
But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man.”
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears.
So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.
As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.
The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers.
Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour.
(“Lo, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is he who is awake, keeping his garments that he may not go naked and be seen exposed!”)