Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. New Living Translation You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. English Standard Version Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Berean Standard Bible For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. Berean Literal Bible Because of this, you also be ready, for the Son of Man comes in that hour you do not expect. King James Bible Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. New King James Version Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. New American Standard Bible For this reason you must be ready as well; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. NASB 1995 “For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. NASB 1977 “For this reason you be ready too; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. Legacy Standard Bible For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. Amplified Bible Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him. Christian Standard Bible This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is why you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. American Standard Version Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. Contemporary English Version Always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come. English Revised Version Therefore be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. GOD'S WORD® Translation Therefore, you, too, must be ready because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him. Good News Translation So then, you also must always be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him. International Standard Version So you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you are not expecting him." Majority Standard Bible For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. NET Bible Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. New Heart English Bible Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh. Weymouth New Testament Therefore you also must be ready; for it is at a time when you do not expect Him that the Son of Man will come. World English Bible Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause of this also you, become ready, because in what hour you do not think, the Son of Man comes. Berean Literal Bible Because of this, you also be ready, for the Son of Man comes in that hour you do not expect. Young's Literal Translation because of this also ye, become ye ready, because in what hour ye do not think, the Son of Man doth come. Smith's Literal Translation Therefore be ye also prepared: for what hour ye think not, the Son of man comes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore be you also ready, because at what hour you know not the Son of man will come. 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. New American Bible So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. New Revised Standard Version Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor this reason, you also be ready, for the Son of man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because of this, be also ready, because at the hour in which you are not expecting, The Son of Man will come. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor this reason, be you also ready; for at an hour in which you think not, the Son of man comes. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Therefore be ye also prepared: for in an hour that ye think not, the Son of man cometh. Mace New Testament therefore be ye also prepar'd: for the son of man may come at an hour you least expect. Weymouth New Testament Therefore you also must be ready; for it is at a time when you do not expect Him that the Son of Man will come. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Readiness at Any Hour…43But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. 45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?… Cross References Luke 12:40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. / But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. ... 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” Mark 13:33-37 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. / It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. ... 2 Peter 3:10-12 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. Romans 13:11-12 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. James 5:8-9 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. / Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. Titus 2:13 as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Amos 4:12 “Therefore, that is what I will do to you, O Israel, and since I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, O Israel! Treasury of Scripture Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes. Matthew 25:10,13 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut… Luke 12:40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Jump to Previous Expect Hour Ready Reason Think Thought Time WhereforeJump to Next Expect Hour Ready Reason Think Thought Time WhereforeMatthew 24 1. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;3. what and how great calamities shall be before it; 29. the signs of his coming to judgment. 36. And because that day and hour are unknown, 42. we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming. For this reason This phrase serves as a connective tissue linking the preceding verses with the current exhortation. In the context of Matthew 24, Jesus has been discussing the signs of the end times and the necessity of being prepared. The Greek word used here, "διὰ τοῦτο" (dia touto), emphasizes causality and purpose. It suggests that the teachings and warnings given earlier are the foundation for the instruction that follows. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of linking teachings to practical applications, urging believers to live in a state of readiness. you also must be ready because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect Parallel Commentaries ... Greek For this reason,διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. must be γίνεσθε (ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. ready, ἕτοιμοι (hetoimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2092: Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. will come ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. at ᾗ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. an hour [when] ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. you do not expect [Him]. δοκεῖτε (dokeite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1380: A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. Links Matthew 24:44 NIVMatthew 24:44 NLT Matthew 24:44 ESV Matthew 24:44 NASB Matthew 24:44 KJV Matthew 24:44 BibleApps.com Matthew 24:44 Biblia Paralela Matthew 24:44 Chinese Bible Matthew 24:44 French Bible Matthew 24:44 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 24:44 Therefore also be ready for (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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