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But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
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The Urgency of the Unknown Hour
Jesus uses the intense image of a homeowner guarding against a violent thief. Commentators note the original language implies a forceful 'digging through' of the house. Just as a homeowner would be on high alert if they knew a robber was coming, believers are called to constant vigilance. Since the exact time of Christ's return is unknown, the only wise response is to be perpetually prepared for His sudden arrival.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But know this, if a man knew the hour, or about the hour, when a robber would come, he would be ready for him. So you do…
In what watch (ποια φυλακη). As in 14:25 (four watches of the night).
Broken through (διορυχθηνα). Digged …
19th Century
Anglican
But know this — The verses from Matthew 24:42 to Matthew 24:51 have no corresponding text in the reports of this discourse given b…
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Baptist
Perhaps you can imagine how eagerly the householder watches when he expects thieves. Every little sound alarms him. He thinks he hears someone at t…
The first parable teaches both the unexpectedness of the return of “your Lord” and the church’s willingness to call Jesus “the Lord,” a religious t…
16th Century
Protestant
If the householder had known. Luke relates this discourse of Christ at a different place from Matthew; and we need not wonder at this, for…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But know this Or you do know this: this may be illustrated by supposing a case well known to men, and in which commo…
To watch for Christ's coming, is to maintain that disposition of mind in which we would be willing for our Lord to find us.
We know that we …
13th Century
Catholic
After the Lord affirmed the uncertainty of the hour of His coming, He advises vigilance. This advice is twofold:
