Matthew 24:42

New International Reader's Version

“So keep watch. You do not know on what day your Lord will come.

Cross References

Matthew 24:36

“But no one knows about that day or hour. Not even the angels in heaven know. The Son does not know. Only the Father knows.

Matthew 24:43

You must understand something. Suppose the owner of the house knew what time of night the robber was coming. Then he would have kept watch. He would not have let his house be broken into.

Matthew 24:44

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

Matthew 25:10

“So they went to buy the oil. But while they were on their way, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding dinner. Then the door was shut.

Matthew 25:13

“So keep watch. You do not know the day or the hour that the groom will come.

Luke 21:34

“Be careful. If you aren’t, your hearts will be loaded down with wasteful living, drunkenness and the worries of life. Then the day the Son of Man returns will close on you like a trap. It will happen suddenly.

Luke 21:36

Always keep watching. Pray that you will be able to escape all that is about to happen. Also, pray that you will not be judged guilty when the Son of Man comes.”

Romans 13:11

When you do these things, keep in mind the times we are living in. The hour has already come for you to wake up from your sleep. The full effects of our salvation are closer now than when we first believed in Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on your guard. Remain strong in the faith. Be brave.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

So let us not be like the others. They are asleep. Instead, let us be wide awake and in full control of ourselves.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. So be watchful and control yourselves. Then you may pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Be watchful and control yourselves. Your enemy the devil is like a roaring lion. He prowls around looking for someone to swallow up.

Revelation 16:15

“Look! I am coming like a thief! Blessed is anyone who stays awake and keeps their clothes on. Then they will be ready. They will not be caught naked and so be put to shame.”