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for the Son of Man comes in the hour you do not expect." <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You too, be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not think He will.” <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You too, be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You too, be continually ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect."&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come. <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Be ready, because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him." <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> And you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him." <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> So be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at a time when you don't expect him." <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.? <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you do not expect him." <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Be you also ready, for at an hour when you are not expecting Him the Son of Man will come." <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you, then, become ready, because at the hour you do not think, the Son of Man comes.” <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You also, be ready; for the Son of Man comes in the hour you do not expect." <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and ye, then, become ye ready, because at the hour ye think not, the Son of Man doth come.' <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And be ye therefore ready: for in the time which ye think not the Son of man is coming.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of man will come. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You also must be prepared. For the Son of man will return at an hour that you will not realize.” <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore, you also be ready; for the Son of man will come in that very hour which you do not expect. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Be you also ready therefore, for in that hour when you are not expecting, The Son of Man comes.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Be you, therefore, ready also; for at an hour when you think not, the Son of man comes.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Be ye also ready: because at an hour you do not think the Son of man cometh.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Therefore be ye also ready, for at an hour that ye think not of, the Son of man cometh.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Be you also ready, for at an hour when you are not expecting Him the Son of Man will come." <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Be ye also ready; because at an hour ye think not the Son of Man cometh."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>therefore be ye also ready; for the Son of man cometh at a season that ye think not of.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5304" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Be Ready for Service</a> …39But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40<a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">must be</a> <a href="/greek/2092.htm" title="2092: hetoimoi (Adj-NMP) -- Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready.">ready,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">will come</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">at an</a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-DFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">hour</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: dokeite (V-PIA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">you do not expect.”</a> 41“Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a> For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Mark 13:33-37</a> Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. / It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-4</a> For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. / But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Revelation 16:15</a> “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.” <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a> The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. <a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a> Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a> So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-12</a> And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3</a> Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Hebrews 10:37</a> For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. <a href="/james/5-8.htm">James 5:8</a> You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. <a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a> Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. <a href="/amos/4-12.htm">Amos 4:12</a> “Therefore, that is what I will do to you, O Israel, and since I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, O Israel!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour when you think not.<a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34-36</a> And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares… <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42,44</a> Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come… <a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a> Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/12-38.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/10-36.htm">Think</a> <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Unexpected</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/12-51.htm">Think</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Unexpected</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div>1. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a> 13. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a> 49. <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a> 54. <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a> 57. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>You also must be ready This phrase emphasizes the necessity of spiritual preparedness. In the context of <a href="/luke/12.htm">Luke 12</a>, Jesus is teaching His disciples about vigilance and readiness for His return. The call to be ready is a recurring theme in the New Testament, echoing the parable of the ten virgins in <a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>, where the wise virgins are prepared for the bridegroom's arrival. The idea of readiness is not just about anticipation but involves active faith and obedience, as seen in <a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>, which states that faith without works is dead. The cultural context of first-century Judaism included a strong emphasis on being prepared for significant events, such as the Passover, which required meticulous preparation.because the Son of Man The title "Son of Man" is a messianic term that Jesus frequently uses for Himself, drawing from <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, where the Son of Man is given authority, glory, and sovereign power. This title emphasizes both Jesus' humanity and His divine authority. In the Gospels, it is used to highlight His role in salvation history, His suffering, and His future return in glory. The use of this title would resonate with a Jewish audience familiar with the prophetic literature, reinforcing Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah.will come at an hour you do not expect. This phrase underscores the unpredictability of Jesus' second coming, a theme that is consistent throughout the New Testament. In <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Matthew 24:36</a>, Jesus states that no one knows the day or hour of His return, not even the angels in heaven. This unpredictability serves as a warning against complacency and a call to constant vigilance. Historically, the early church lived with the expectation of Christ's imminent return, which influenced their conduct and mission. Theologically, this unpredictability is a test of faith and perseverance, encouraging believers to live righteously and remain steadfast in their hope, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-6</a>, where Paul describes the day of the Lord coming like a thief in the night.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, referred to as the "Son of Man," a title emphasizing His role as the Messiah and His humanity. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who are called to be vigilant and prepared for His return. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_second_coming.htm">The Second Coming</a> The future event when Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, a central theme in Christian eschatology.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/be_spiritually_prepared.htm">Be Spiritually Prepared</a> Just as the Greek word (hetoimoi) implies readiness, believers are called to live in a state of spiritual preparedness, maintaining a close relationship with God. <a href="/topical/l/live_with_expectancy.htm">Live with Expectancy</a> The unpredictability of the "hour" should motivate Christians to live each day as if it could be the day of Christ's return, fostering a lifestyle of holiness and urgency in sharing the Gospel. <a href="/topical/g/guard_against_complacency.htm">Guard Against Complacency</a> The warning against being caught off guard serves as a reminder to avoid spiritual laziness and to remain diligent in faith and practice. <a href="/topical/c/cultivate_a_watchful_heart.htm">Cultivate a Watchful Heart</a> Being watchful involves prayer, study of the Word, and active participation in the life of the church, ensuring that one's faith is vibrant and active. <a href="/topical/e/encourage_one_another.htm">Encourage One Another</a> In community, believers can support and remind each other of the importance of readiness, fostering accountability and mutual encouragement.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_unforgivable_sin.htm">What is the unforgivable sin?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_the_'day_of_the_lord'_come.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2 – If Paul expected the “Day of the Lord” imminently, why hasn’t it occurred after nearly two thousand years? </a> <a href="/q/ready_for_the_unexpected_arrival.htm">Are you prepared for the unexpected arrival?</a> <a href="/q/revelation_18_10__'one_hour'_vs._other_judgments.htm">Revelation 18:10 – How does the city’s destruction “in one hour” align with or contradict other biblical texts about judgment events? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>You ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. must be γίνεσθε (ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. ready, ἕτοιμοι (hetoimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2092.htm">Strong's 2092: </a> Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. will come ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. at an ᾗ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. hour ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. you do not expect.” δοκεῖτε (dokeite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:40 Therefore be ready also for the Son (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>