Matthew 24:43

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But consider this: if the house-owner knew what time a thief was coming, he would keep watch. He would not allow his house to be broken into and robbed.

Cross References

Job 24:16

Thieves break into houses during the night and they sleep during the day. They don't even know what the light is like!

Proverbs 7:19

My husband isn't home; he's gone on a long trip.

Matthew 14:25

About 3 a.m. Jesus caught up with them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 20:11

When they received their pay, they complained to the owner.

Matthew 24:42

So stay alert, because you don't know what day your Lord is coming.

Matthew 24:44

You also need to be ready, because the Son of man is coming at a time when you're not expecting him.

Matthew 25:10

While they went to buy oil, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding, and the door was locked shut.

Matthew 25:13

So stay alert, for you don't know the day, or the hour.

Mark 13:35

So keep watch, because you don't know when the owner of the house is coming back. It may be in the evening, in the middle of the night, before dawn, or in the morning.

Mark 6:48

He could see them being buffeted about as they rowed hard because the wind was blowing against them. In the early morning hours Jesus came to them, walking on the water. He would have passed them,

Luke 12:38

Even if he comes at midnight, or just before dawn—how good for them if he finds them watching and ready!

Luke 12:39

But remember this: if the master knew when a thief was coming, he would keep watch, and not allow his house to be broken into.

Luke 21:36

Always keep watch and pray, so that you may be able to escape all that will happen and stand before the Son of man.”

Revelation 16:15

(Pay attention! I will come like a thief. Blessed are those who keep watch, and have their clothes ready so that they don't have to go out naked and be embarrassed.)

Revelation 3:3

So remind yourselves of how this message came to you, and what you heard. Observe what you were told to do, and repent. If you don't watch out, I'll come unexpectedly like a thief, and you won't know at what time I'll come to you!