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Watch therefore, for you don`t know when the lord of the house is coming, whether at evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning;
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A Call to Constant Readiness
All commentators agree that the verse's primary command is for constant spiritual vigilance. Because the timing of the Lord's return is unknown, believers are called to live in a state of active, faithful readiness, avoiding spiritual laziness and remaining focused on their duties.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Watch ye. Be diligent, faithful, and waiting for the return of your Lord, who will come at an unexpected hour.
Master of the ho…
The four watches of the night are named here: evening (οψε), midnight (μεσονυκτιον), cock-crowing (αλεκτοροφωνιας), morning (πρω).
19th Century
Anglican
The master of the house.—Better, the Lord of the house. The Greek word is not the same as that commonly rendered the “goo…
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God’s people must remain on guard because they do not know when God’s appointed time is. The Parousia could occur at any time.
The parable he…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Watch therefore Against false Christs, and false prophets; over yourselves, and the whole church; for the words are …
We have the application of this prophetic sermon. As to the destruction of Jerusalem, expect it to come very shortly. As to the end of the world, d…
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