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But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
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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.
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But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.
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But you do know this: You know that if the homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would arrive, he would have been there with his dogs to prevent the break-in.
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But know this: If the homeowner had known what time the thief was coming, he would have stayed alert and not let his house be broken into.
Matthew 24:43 In-Context
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Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.
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“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.
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But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
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So 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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“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?