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Sky and earth will wear out; my words won't wear out.
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"But the exact day and hour? No one knows that, not even heaven's angels, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.
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"The Arrival of the Son of Man will take place in times like Noah's.
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Before the great flood everyone was carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ark.
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They knew nothing - until the flood hit and swept everything away.
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Two men will be working in the field - one will be taken, one left behind;
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two women will be grinding at the mill - one will be taken, one left behind.
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So stay awake, alert. You have no idea what day your Master will show up.
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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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Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up.
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"Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day.