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But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not allowed his house to be broken into.
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Vigilance for the Soul
Commentators explain that Jesus uses a common-sense analogy. Just as a homeowner would guard their house if they knew exactly when a thief was coming, believers should be even more vigilant for their souls. Since the time of Christ's return is unknown, the only wise response is constant readiness.
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The thief (ο κλεπτης). The change here almost makes a new parable to illustrate the other, the parable of the housebreaking (verse…
19th Century
Anglican
And this know, that if the goodman of the house ...—Better, "if the master of the house." See Notes on Matthew 2…
Baptist
And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his hous…
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The image now changes to one of burglary. Jesus seems to be using a recent incident known to his audience. lit is unusual, but not impossible, for …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this know The Ethiopic version reads, "this only know"; only take notice of this one thing, and it may be of som…
Presbyterian
Christ strongly emphasized this caution not to give way to unsettling, perplexing worries (Matthew 6:25—34). The arguments used here ar…
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