Matthew 24:43

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

What would a homeowner do if he knew when a thief was coming? You know he would be ready and not let the thief break in.

Cross References

Luke 12:39

“What would a homeowner do if he knew when a thief was coming? You know he would not let the thief break in.

Matthew 24:44

So you also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at a time when you don’t expect him.

Matthew 20:11

When they got their silver coin, they complained to the man who owned the land.

Proverbs 7:19

My husband has gone on a business trip.

Matthew 14:25

Between three and six o’clock in the morning, Jesus’ followers were still in the boat. Jesus came to them. He was walking on the water.

Matthew 24:42

“So always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come.

Matthew 25:10

“So the foolish girls went to buy oil. While they were gone, the bridegroom came. The girls who were ready went in with the bridegroom to the wedding feast. Then the door was closed and locked.

Matthew 25:13

“So always be ready. You don’t know the day or the time when the Son of Man will come.

Mark 6:48

He saw the boat far away on the lake. And he saw the followers working hard to row the boat. The wind was blowing against them. Sometime between three and six o’clock in the morning, Jesus went out to the boat, walking on the water. He continued walking until he was almost past the boat.

Mark 13:35

You must always be ready. You don’t know when the owner of the house will come back. He might come in the afternoon, or at midnight, or in the early morning, or when the sun rises.

Luke 12:38

Those servants might have to wait until midnight or later for their master. But they will be glad they did when he comes in and finds them still waiting.

Luke 21:36

So be ready all the time. Pray that you will be able to get through all these things that will happen and stand safe before the Son of Man.”

Revelation 3:3

So don’t forget what you have received and heard. Obey it. Change your hearts and lives! You must wake up, or I will come to you and surprise you like a thief. You will not know when I will come.

Revelation 16:15

“Listen! I will come at a time you don’t expect, like a thief. Great blessings belong to those who stay awake and keep their clothes with them. They will not have to go without clothes and be ashamed for people to see them.”

Job 24:16

When it is dark, evil people go out and break into houses. But during the day they lock themselves in their homes to avoid the light.