Translations
Modern
But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
Traditional
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
Literal
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in which watch the thief comes, he would have watched and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
Latin
Illud autem scitote, quoniam si sciret paterfamilias qua hora fur venturus esset, vigilaret utique, et non sineret perfodi domum suam.
Original
Greek
English
But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
Notes
Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Second Letter to the Thessalonians Son of Man Tribulation
Topics
Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse In the Last Days Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Parables: Parables of Christ: Man of the House Watching Second Coming Temptation: Resistance To The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning When the World Will End