Matthew 24:43

New Living Translation

Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into.

Cross References

Job 24:16

Thieves break into houses at night and sleep in the daytime. They are not acquainted with the light.

Proverbs 7:19

for my husband is not home. He’s away on a long trip.

Matthew 14:25

About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.

Matthew 20:11

When they received their pay, they protested to the owner,

Matthew 24:42

“So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.

Matthew 24:44

You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.

Matthew 25:10

“But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.

Matthew 25:13

“So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.

Mark 13:35

You, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know when the master of the household will return—in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak.

Mark 6:48

He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them,

Luke 12:38

He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready.

Luke 12:39

“Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into.

Luke 21:36

Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man.”

Revelation 16:15

“Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed.”

Revelation 3:3

Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don’t wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.