Mark 13:36

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But if he comes suddenly, don't let him find you asleep.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 3:1

While in bed at night, I reached for the one I love with heart and soul. I looked for him, but he wasn't there.

Song of Solomon 5:2

I was asleep, but dreaming: the one I love was at the door, knocking and saying, “My darling, my very own, my flawless dove, open the door for me! My head is drenched with evening dew.”

Isaiah 56:10

You leaders of Israel should be watchdogs, protecting my people. But you can't see a thing, and you never warn them. Dozing and daydreaming are all you ever do.

Matthew 25:5

The groom was late arriving, and the girls became drowsy and fell asleep.

Mark 14:37

When Jesus came back and found the disciples sleeping, he said to Simon Peter, “Are you asleep? Can't you stay awake for just one hour?

Mark 14:40

But when he returned to the disciples, he found them sleeping again. They simply could not keep their eyes open, and they did not know what to say.

Luke 21:34

Don't spend all your time thinking about eating or drinking or worrying about life. If you do, the final day will suddenly catch you

Luke 22:45

Jesus got up from praying and went over to his disciples. They were asleep and worn out from being so sad.

Ephesians 5:14

Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”