Always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come.
The coming of the Son of Man will be like lightning that can be seen from east to west.
So be on your guard! You don't know when your Lord will come.
Homeowners never know when a thief is coming, and they are always on guard to keep one from breaking in.
While the foolish girls were on their way to get some oil, the groom arrived. The girls who were ready went into the wedding, and the doors were closed.
So, my disciples, always be ready! You don't know the day or the time when all this will happen.
You would not let a thief break into your home, if you knew when the thief was coming.
So always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come.
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.
Always be gentle with others. The Lord will soon be here.
Don't grumble about each other or you will be judged, and the judge is just outside the door.
So we will be glad and happy and give him praise. The wedding day of the Lamb is here, and his bride is ready.