Luke 12:40

Readiness at Any Hour · Luke 12:35–48
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Translations

Modern
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”
Traditional
Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
Literal
And you, be ready, because the Son of Man comes in that hour you do not think.”
Latin
Et vos estote parati: quia qua hora non putatis, Filius hominis veniet.

Original

Greek
English
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

Notes

the Son of Man will come: See “The Son of Man” Theme Note.

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.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:36–51 Mark 13:32–37

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eschatology Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Son of Man

Topics

Being Late Being Ready Being Sad Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Servants Waiting for Their Lord Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Jesus' Return Praying for the Sick Servant: Figurative Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Second Coming of Christ: Saints: should be Ready For The Second Coming of Christ: The Manner of Unexpectedly Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning