Matthew 24:43

Contemporary English Version 1995

Homeowners never know when a thief is coming, and they are always on guard to keep one from breaking in.

Cross References

Luke 12:39

You would surely not let a thief break into your home, if you knew when the thief was coming.

Matthew 24:44

Always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come.

Matthew 20:11

they began complaining to the owner of the vineyard.

Proverbs 7:19

My husband is traveling, and he's far away.

Matthew 14:25

A little while before morning, Jesus came walking on the water toward his disciples.

Matthew 24:42

So be on your guard! You don't know when your Lord will come.

Matthew 25:10

While the foolish ones were on their way to get some oil, the groom arrived. The five who were ready went into the wedding, and the doors were closed.

Matthew 25:13

So, my disciples, always be ready! You don't know the day or the time when all this will happen.

Mark 6:48

He could see that the disciples were struggling hard, because they were rowing against the wind. Not long before morning, Jesus came toward them. He was walking on the water and was about to pass the boat.

Mark 13:35

So be alert! You don't know when the master of the house will come back. It could be in the evening or at midnight or before dawn or in the morning.

Luke 12:38

Those servants are really fortunate if their master finds them ready, even though he comes late at night or early in the morning.

Luke 21:36

Watch out and keep praying that you can escape all that is going to happen and that the Son of Man will be pleased with you.

Revelation 3:3

Remember the teaching you were given and heard. Hold firmly to it and turn from your sins. If you don't wake up, I will come when you least expect it, just as a thief does.

Revelation 16:15

Remember Christ says, “When I come, it will surprise you like a thief! But God will bless you, if you are awake and ready. Then you won't have to walk around naked and be ashamed.”

Job 24:16

Robbers hide during the day, then break in after dark because they reject the light.