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for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. <a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For this reason you be ready too; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. <a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. <a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him. <a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is why you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. <a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. <a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come. <a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> Therefore be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. <a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Therefore, you, too, must be ready because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him. <a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> So then, you also must always be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him. <a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> So you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you are not expecting him." <a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. <a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. <a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore you also must be ready; for it is at a time when you do not expect Him that the Son of Man will come. <a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because of this also you, become ready, because in what hour you do not think, the Son of Man comes. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because of this, you also be ready, for the Son of Man comes in that hour you do not expect. <a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because of this also ye, become ye ready, because in what hour ye do not think, the Son of Man doth come. <a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore be ye also prepared: for what hour ye think not, the Son of man comes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Wherefore be you also ready, because at what hour you know not the Son of man will come. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this reason, you also must be prepared, for you do not know at what hour the Son of man will return. <a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a> So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore 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/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For this reason, you also be ready, for the Son of man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this, be also ready, because at the hour in which you are not expecting, The Son of Man will come.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this reason, be you also ready; for at an hour in which you think not, the Son of man comes. <a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Therefore be ye also ready: because the Son of man cometh in an hour at which you do not think.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Therefore be ye also prepared: for in an hour that ye think not, the Son of man cometh.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> therefore be ye also prepar'd: for the son of man may come at an hour you least expect. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore you also must be ready; for it is at a time when you do not expect Him that the Son of Man will come. <a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Therefore, be ye also ready; for, in an hour that ye think not, the Son of Man is coming.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for the Son of man cometh at a time that ye think not of.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/24-44.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7408" 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/matthew/24.htm">Readiness at Any Hour</a> …43But 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. 44<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">For this reason,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <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> 45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?…<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="/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40</a> You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-6</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="/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="/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="/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="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-12</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. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. <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="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. <a href="/james/5-8.htm">James 5:8-9</a> You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. / Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! <a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a> Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a> And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a> as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. <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>Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.<a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Matthew 25:10,13</a> And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut… <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40</a> Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.<a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a> Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/11-3.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/matthew/22-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Think</a> <a href="/matthew/20-10.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/24-26.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/24-50.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/matthew/24-50.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/matthew/25-7.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/matthew/27-8.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Think</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 24</div>1. <a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">what and how great calamities shall be before it;</a> 29. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">the signs of his coming to judgment.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">And because that day and hour are unknown,</a> 42. <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming.</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/matthew/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For this reason, This phrase connects the current verse to the preceding context, where Jesus discusses the unexpected nature of His return. The "reason" refers to the need for vigilance and preparedness, as illustrated by the parable of the faithful and wise servant. The context emphasizes the importance of being spiritually alert and morally upright in anticipation of Christ's return.you also must be ready, The call to readiness is a central theme in Jesus' teachings about the end times. This readiness involves living a life of faithfulness and obedience, reflecting the values of the Kingdom of God. The imperative "must be ready" suggests an ongoing state of preparedness, not a one-time action. This echoes the parable of the ten virgins (<a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>), where preparedness is crucial for entering the wedding feast.because the Son of Man The title "Son of Man" is a messianic term that Jesus frequently uses for Himself. It originates 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. It is a reminder of His role as the prophesied Messiah who will return to establish His kingdom.will come at an hour The certainty of Jesus' return is affirmed here, but the timing is deliberately left unknown. This unpredictability serves as a test of faith and commitment for believers. The phrase "at an hour" underscores the suddenness and unexpected nature of His coming, which is a recurring theme in eschatological teachings (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2</a>).you do not expect. This final phrase highlights the element of surprise associated with the Second Coming. It serves as a warning against complacency and spiritual lethargy. The unexpected nature of His return is meant to encourage constant vigilance and readiness, as seen in the parable of the thief in the night (<a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Matthew 24:43</a>). This unpredictability is a call to live each day in a manner that honors God, as no one knows when the Lord will return.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this passage, 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 immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who are called to be vigilant and prepared. 3. <a href="/topical/s/second_coming_of_christ.htm">Second Coming of Christ</a> The future event when Jesus will return to earth, which is the central focus of this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> The location where Jesus delivered the Olivet Discourse, which includes this teaching. 5. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The broader context of <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>, where Jesus discusses the signs and events leading up to His return.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/be_spiritually_prepared.htm">Be Spiritually Prepared</a> Just as one prepares for an important event, believers must be spiritually ready for Christ's return by maintaining a close relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/l/live_with_expectancy.htm">Live with Expectancy</a> The unpredictability of the timing of Jesus' return should motivate believers to live each day with a sense of urgency and purpose. <a href="/topical/c/cultivate_holiness.htm">Cultivate Holiness</a> In light of the imminent return of Christ, believers are called to pursue holiness and righteousness in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/s/stay_alert_and_watchful.htm">Stay Alert and Watchful</a> Vigilance in prayer and discernment is crucial, as spiritual complacency can lead to being unprepared for the Lord's coming. <a href="/topical/e/encourage_one_another.htm">Encourage One Another</a> Believers should support and remind each other of the hope and reality of Christ's return, fostering a community of readiness.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) In such an hour as ye think not.--The words are important as showing that even the signs which were to be as the budding of the fig-tree at the approach of summer were intended only to rouse the faithful to watchfulness, not to enable men to fix the times and the seasons which the Father hath set in His own power. The apparent destiny of failure which has attended on all attempts to go beyond this in the interpretation of the apocalyptic eschatology of Scripture might have been avoided had men been more careful to restrain here also their efforts after knowledge "within the limits of the knowable."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 44. - Therefore. Regarding the solemn example just given, taking it as applicable to spiritual things. The warning is of general obligation, and may be used by each individual Christian for his own benefit; for there is a sense in which the day of death is the coming of Christ, and as death leaves us so, as far as we know, judgment will find us. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For this reason, διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. 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 ᾗ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. an hour [when] 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 [Him]. 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/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 24:44 Therefore also be ready for (Matt. 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