Matthew 24:43

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

Job 24:16

In the dark, thieves break into houses. But by day they shut themselves in. They don’t want anything to do with the light.

Proverbs 7:19

My husband isn’t home. He’s gone on a long journey.

Matthew 14:25

Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to the disciples. He walked on the lake.

Matthew 20:11

When they received it, they began to complain about the owner.

Matthew 24:42

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

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.

Mark 13:35

“So keep watch! You do not know when the owner of the house will come back. It may be in the evening or at midnight. It may be when the rooster crows or at dawn.

Mark 6:48

He saw the disciples pulling hard on the oars. The wind was blowing against them. Shortly before dawn, he went out to them. He walked on the lake. When he was about to pass by them,

Luke 12:38

It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready. It will even be good if he comes in the middle of the night or toward morning.

Luke 12:39

But here is what you must understand. Suppose the owner of the house knew at what hour the robber was coming. He would not have let his house be broken into.

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.”

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.”

Revelation 3:3

So remember what you have been taught and have heard. Hold firmly to it. Turn away from your sins. If you don’t wake up, I will come like a thief. You won’t know when I will come to you.