For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Matthew 24:44 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You also must be ready therefore, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him. American Standard Version (1901) Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. Common English Bible Therefore, you also should be prepared, because the Human One will come at a time you don’t know. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, you also must be prepared, for you do not know at what hour the Son of man will return. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore be you also ready, because at what hour you know not the Son of man will come. |
For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.
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.
‘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.
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.
You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.’
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.’
Brothers and sisters, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door!
Let us be glad, rejoice, and give him glory, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his bride has prepared herself.