In the dark they dig through houses which they had marked for themselves in the daytime; they do not know the light.
Matthew 24:43 - Modern King James Version But know this, that if the steward of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have allowed his house to be dug through. 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 dig through houses which they had marked for themselves in the daytime; they do not know the light.
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.
Therefore you also be ready, for in that hour you think not, the Son of Man comes.
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came. And they who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.
Therefore watch, for you do not know either the day or the hour in which the Son of Man comes.
Then you watch, for you do not know when the lord of the house is coming, at evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or early;
And He saw them toiling in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them. And about the fourth watch of the night He came toward them walking on the sea, and would have passed by them.
And if he comes in the second watch, or comes in the third watch, and find it so, blessed are those servants.
And know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have allowed his house to be dug through.
Watch therefore, praying in every season that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things which shall occur, and to stand before the Son of Man.
Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is the one who watches and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.
Remember then how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.