Matthew 25:13

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Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

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So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.

(“Lo, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is he who is awake, keeping his garments that he may not go naked and be seen exposed!”)

But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man.”

Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.

Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour.

the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know,

The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers.

As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.

Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears.

But he replied, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’