Matthew 24:43

Modern English Version

But know this, that if the owner of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not have let his house be broken into.

Cross References

Job 24:16

In the dark they break into houses, which they had marked for themselves in the daytime; they do not know the light.

Proverbs 7:19

For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.

Matthew 14:25

During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 20:11

When they received it, they grumbled against the landowner,

Matthew 24:42

“Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord will come.

Matthew 24:44

Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour when you least expect, the Son of Man is coming.

Matthew 25:10

“But while they went to buy some, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.

Matthew 25:13

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Mark 13:35

“Watch therefore—for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning—

Mark 6:48

He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea and would have passed by them.

Luke 12:38

If he comes in the second watch, or comes in the third watch, and finds them so, blessed are those servants.

Luke 12:39

But know this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched and not have allowed his house to be broken into.

Luke 21:36

Therefore watch always and pray that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Revelation 16:15

“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches and keeps his garments on, lest he walk naked and his shame be exposed.”

Revelation 3:3

Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.