Luke 12:40

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Luke 12:38–42 · Berean Standard Bible

38 Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed.

39 But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

41 “Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”

42 And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

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Luke 21:34

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Luke 21:35

For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.

Luke 21:36

So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Matthew 24:42

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.

Matthew 24:44

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

Matthew 25:13

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Mark 13:33

Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.

Mark 13:34

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.

Mark 13:35

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.

Mark 13:36

Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping.

Romans 13:11

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.

Romans 13:14

Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

2 Peter 3:12

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.

2 Peter 3:13

But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.