Matthew 25:13

Modern

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Traditional

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Literal

Therefore watch, for you do not know the day nor the hour.

Latin

Vigilate itaque, quia nescitis diem, neque horam.

Greek

English

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

This parable confirms the need to be alert and ready for Christ's return (Matthew 25:13; see also Luke 12:35–36).

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 24:42–44
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
Revelation 16:15
“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”
1 Thessalonians 5:6
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
Luke 21:36
So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
Mark 13:33–37
Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Matthew 24:50
The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate.
2 Timothy 4:5
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.