In the dark they break into houses; by day they lock themselves in, never experiencing the light.
Matthew 24:43 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But know this: If the homeowner had known what time the thief was coming, he would have stayed alert and not let his house be broken into. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But understand this: had the householder known in what [part of the night, whether in a night or a morning] watch the thief was coming, he would have watched and would not have allowed his house to be undermined and broken into. American Standard Version (1901) But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through. Common English Bible But you understand that if the head of the house knew at what time the thief would come, he would keep alert and wouldn’t allow the thief to break into his house. Catholic Public Domain Version But know this: if only the father of the family knew at what hour the thief would arrive, he would certainly keep vigil and not permit his house to be broken into. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But know this ye, that if the goodman of the house knew at what hour the thief would come, he would certainly watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open. |
In the dark they break into houses; by day they lock themselves in, never experiencing the light.
Jesus came towards them walking on the sea very early in the morning.
Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.
This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
‘When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
‘Therefore be alert, because you don’t know either the day or the hour.
Therefore be alert, since you don’t know when the master of the house is coming #– #whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the cock or early in the morning.
He saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Very early in the morning he came towards them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them.
If he comes in the middle of the night, or even near dawn, and finds them alert, blessed are those servants.
But know this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
But be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.’
‘Look, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who is alert and remains clothed , so that he may not go around naked and people see his shame.’
Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you have no idea at what hour I will come upon you.