Matthew 24:44

Modern

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

Traditional

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Literal

Because of this also, you be ready, because in the hour that you do not think, the Son of Man comes.

Latin

Ideo et vos estote parati: quia qua nescitis hora Filius hominis venturus est.

Greek

English

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

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

Matthew 25:10
But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
Matthew 24:42
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
Matthew 25:13
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Luke 12:40
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”
Philippians 4:5
Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
Revelation 19:7
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.
Matthew 24:27
For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
James 5:9
Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!