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Earth and sky will be destroyed, but the words I have said will never be destroyed.
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"No one knows when that day or time will be, not the angels in heaven, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.
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When the Son of Man comes, it will be like what happened during Noah's time.
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In those days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving their children to be married, until the day Noah entered the boat.
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They knew nothing about what was happening until the flood came and destroyed them. It will be the same when the Son of Man comes.
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Two men will be in the field. One will be taken, and the other will be left.
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Two women will be grinding grain with a mill. One will be taken, and the other will be left.
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"So always be ready, because you don't know the day your Lord will come.
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Remember this: If the owner of the house knew what time of night a thief was coming, the owner would watch and not let the thief break in.
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So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at a time you don't expect him.
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"Who is the wise and loyal servant that the master trusts to give the other servants their food at the right time?