Translations
Modern
But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
Traditional
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.
Literal
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief comes, he would not have permitted his house to be broken into.
Latin
Hoc autem scitote, quoniam si sciret paterfamilias, qua hora fur veniret, vigilaret utique, et non sineret perfodi domum suam.
Original
Greek
English
But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
Notes
Jesus compared his faithful followers to servants in a master's house. These servants were always ready for his return and did a good job managing the resources he left with them.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eschatology Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Servants Waiting for Their Lord Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Servant: Figurative Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Second Coming of Christ: Illustrated Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning