Matthew 24:42

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 24:36

“No one knows when that day or time will be, not the angels in heaven, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.

Matthew 24:43

Remember this: If the owner of the house knew what time of night a thief was coming, the owner would watch and not let the thief break in.

Matthew 24:44

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

Matthew 25:10

“So while the five foolish bridesmaids went to buy oil, the bridegroom came. The bridesmaids 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, because you don’t know the day or the hour the Son of Man will come.

Luke 21:34

“Be careful not to spend your time feasting, drinking, or worrying about worldly things. If you do, that day might come on you suddenly,

Luke 21:36

So be ready all the time. Pray that you will be strong enough to escape all these things that will happen and that you will be able to stand before the Son of Man.”

Romans 13:11

Do this because we live in an important time. It is now time for you to wake up from your sleep, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be alert. Continue strong in the faith. Have courage, and be strong.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

So we should not be like other people who are sleeping, but we should be alert and have self-control.

1 Peter 4:7

The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be able to pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat.

Revelation 16:15

“Listen! I will come as a thief comes! Blessed are those who stay awake and keep their clothes on so that they will not walk around naked and have people see their shame.”