37
"The Arrival of the Son of Man will take place in times like Noah's.
38
Before the great flood everyone was carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ark.
39
They knew nothing - until the flood hit and swept everything away.
40
Two men will be working in the field - one will be taken, one left behind;
41
two women will be grinding at the mill - one will be taken, one left behind.
42
So stay awake, alert. You have no idea what day your Master will show up.
43
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.
44
Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.