Matthew 24:43

New American Bible - revised edition

Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into.

Cross References

Job 24:16

in the dark he breaks into houses; By day they shut themselves in; 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, he came toward them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 20:11

And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner,

Matthew 24:42

Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Matthew 24:44

So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. The Faithful or the Unfaithful Servant.

Matthew 25:10

While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked.

Matthew 25:13

Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. The Parable of the Talents.

Mark 13:35

Watch, therefore; you do not know when the lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning.

Mark 6:48

Then he saw that they were tossed about while rowing, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them.

Luke 12:38

And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way, blessed are those servants.

Luke 12:39

Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

Luke 21:36

Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” Ministry in Jerusalem.

Revelation 16:15

(“Behold, I am coming like a thief.” Blessed is the one who watches and keeps his clothes ready, so that he may not go naked and people see him exposed.)

Revelation 3:3

Remember then how you accepted and heard; keep it, and repent. If you are not watchful, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come upon you.