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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 house to be broken through.
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But know this: if the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
Luke 12:39 In-Context
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It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.
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It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak.
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But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
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You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
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Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?”
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Matthew 6:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 3:3; Revelation 16:15