Luke 12:39–40
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39But understand this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief was coming, he would not have left his house to be broken into. 40You also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not think he will come.”*
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- *The words “he will come” are not in the Greek text but are implied
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
But know this, that if the master of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have left his house to be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
But know this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
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NLTNew Living Translation
“Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”
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KJV 1900King James Version
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. Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
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