Scripture Post #205: *WATCH*

Matthew 24:

42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 

43 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. 

44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. 

Context: Jesus was talking to His disciples here (Matt. 24:3-44). 

Matthew 24:42-44 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW):

[verse 42:] “Therefore, be alert, because you don’t know on what day your Lord will return. 

[verse 43:] You realize that if a homeowner had known at what time of the night a thief was coming, he would have stayed awake. He would not have let the thief break into his house. 

[verse 44:] Therefore, you, too, must be ready because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him.

Originally Published: Fri. 4/5/13