Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
“Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.”
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God.
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.