Matthew 24:44

The Passion Translation

So always be ready, alert, and prepared, because at an hour when you’re not expecting him, the Son of Man will come.”

Cross References

Matthew 24:27

The appearing of the Son of Man will burst forth with the brightness of lightning shining from the eastern sky to the west.

Matthew 24:42

This is why you must stay alert: because no one knows the day your Lord will come.

Matthew 24:43

“But realize this: If a homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would come to rob his house, he would have been alert and ready, and not let his house be robbed.

Matthew 25:10

“While the five girls were out buying oil, the bridegroom appeared. Those who were ready and waiting were escorted inside with him and the wedding party to enjoy the feast. And then the door was locked.

Matthew 25:13

“That is the reason you should always stay awake and be alert, because you don’t know the day or the hour when the Bridegroom will appear.”

Luke 12:39

Of course, if they knew ahead of time the hour of their master’s appearing, they would be alert, just as they would be ready if they knew ahead of time that a thief was coming to break into their house.

Luke 12:40

So keep being alert and ready at all times. For I promise you that the Son of Man will surprise you and appear when you don’t expect him.”

Luke 21:36

Keep a constant watch over your soul, and pray for the courage and grace to prevail over these things that are destined to occur and that you will stand before the presence of the Son of Man with a clear conscience.”

Philippians 4:5

And let gentleness be seen in every relationship, for our Lord is ever near.

James 5:9

Since each of you are part of God’s family never complain or grumble about each other so that judgment will not come on you, for the true Judge is near and very ready to appear!

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice and exalt him and give him glory, because the wedding celebration of the Lamb has come. And his bride has made herself ready.