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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/24.htm">New International Version</a> The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. <a href="/nlt/matthew/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> The master will return unannounced and unexpected, <a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the master of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and in an hour which he is unaware, <a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a> The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, <a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a> the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware of, <a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then the master of that slave will come on a day that he does not expect, and at an hour that he does not know, <a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour which he does not know, <a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour which he does not know, <a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour which he does not know, <a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour of which he is not aware, <a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> that servant’s master will come on a day he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> that slave&#8217s master will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not know. <a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, <a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If that happens, the master will surely come on a day and at a time when the servant least expects him. <a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, <a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His master will return unexpectedly. <a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then that servant's master will come back one day when the servant does not expect him and at a time he does not know. <a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> that servant's master will come on a day when he doesn't expect him and at an hour that he doesn't know. <a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. <a href="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a> then the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not foresee, <a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> the lord of that servant will come in a day when he does not expect it, and in an hour when he does not know it, <a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The Lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the master of that servant will arrive on a day when he is not expecting him and at an hour of which he has not been informed; <a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a> the lord of that servant will come in a day when he doesn’t expect it and in an hour when he doesn’t know it, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the lord of that servant will arrive in a day when he does not expect, and in an hour of which he does not know, <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the master of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and in an hour which he is unaware, <a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the lord of that servant will arrive in a day when he doth not expect, and in an hour of which he doth not know, <a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The lord of that servant shall come in a day that he expects not, and in an hour which he knows not,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The lord of that servant shall come in a day that he hopeth not, and at an hour that he knoweth not: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> then the lord of that servant will arrive on a day that he does not expect, and at an hour that he does not know. <a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a> the servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour that he does not know.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The Lord of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect, and at an hour that he does not know. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The Lord of that servant will come on the day that he does not expect it, and in the hour in which he is not aware.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> the master of that servant will come in a day in which he looks not for him, and at an hour which he knows not, <a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and an hour in which he does not know,<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> the master of that servant will come in a day that he doth not expect him, and at an hour which he knoweth not. <a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the master of that servant will come in a day when he least expects it, and at an hour he is not aware of; <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the master of that servant will arrive on a day when he is not expecting him and at an hour of which he has not been informed; <a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>the lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not expecting him, and in an hour when he knows not,<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>the lord of that servant will come in a day when he doth not expect him, and in an hour which he knows not,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/24-50.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=7453" 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> …49And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. 50<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/2962.htm" title="2962: kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">master</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinou (DPro-GMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">of that</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/1401.htm" title="1401: doulou (N-GMS) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/2240.htm" title="2240: hēxei (V-FIA-3S) -- To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.">will come</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">a day</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></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/4328.htm" title="4328: prosdoka (V-PIA-3S) -- To expect, wait for, await, think, anticipate. From pros and dokeuo; to anticipate; by implication, to await.">he does not expect</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-DFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">an hour</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></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/1097.htm" title="1097: ginōskei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">he does not anticipate.</a> 51Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.…<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/12-46.htm">Luke 12:46</a> The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-3</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. <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="/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="/mark/13-35.htm">Mark 13:35-37</a> 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. / Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. / And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!” <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="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34-36</a> But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. / For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. / 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.” <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="/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="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <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 5:8-9</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="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25</a> because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” <a href="/isaiah/13-9.htm">Isaiah 13:9-11</a> Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. / For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. / I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looks not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,come.<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="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a> He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2,3</a> For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/matthew/24-46.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/job/7-2.htm">Expecteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-48.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/24-48.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/24-48.htm">Slave</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Expect</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Expecteth</a> <a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/25-26.htm">Slave</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>The master of that servant In the context of <a href="/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>, the "master" represents Jesus Christ, who is often depicted as a master or lord in parables. This imagery is consistent with the cultural setting of the time, where a master had authority over his servants. The servant symbolizes believers or those who profess to follow Christ. This relationship underscores the accountability of believers to Christ, who is sovereign and will return to judge.will come on a day he does not expect This phrase emphasizes the unexpected nature of Christ's return. It reflects the eschatological theme present throughout the New Testament, where the timing of the Second Coming is unknown (see <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Matthew 24:36</a>). The unpredictability serves as a warning for constant readiness and vigilance among believers. This aligns with the parable of the ten virgins (<a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>), which also stresses preparedness for the bridegroom's arrival.and at an hour he does not anticipate. The repetition of the unexpected timing highlights the urgency and importance of being prepared at all times. This mirrors the cultural practice of first-century Jewish weddings, where the exact time of the bridegroom's arrival was often unknown, requiring the bridal party to be ready at any moment. Theologically, it serves as a reminder of the suddenness of divine intervention, as seen in other biblical events like the flood in the days of Noah (<a href="/matthew/24-37.htm">Matthew 24:37-39</a>). This phrase calls believers to live in a state of spiritual readiness, reflecting the teachings of Jesus about the end times.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a> Represents Jesus Christ, who will return at an unexpected time. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> Symbolizes believers or those who profess to follow Christ, tasked with responsibilities in His absence. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_and_hour.htm">The Day and Hour</a> Refers to the unknown time of Christ's second coming, emphasizing the need for constant readiness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/be_watchful_and_ready.htm">Be Watchful and Ready</a> Believers are called to live in a state of readiness, maintaining their faith and commitment to Christ's teachings. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> Like the servant, Christians are entrusted with responsibilities and must be diligent in fulfilling them, knowing they will give an account. <a href="/topical/t/the_uncertainty_of_timing.htm">The Uncertainty of Timing</a> The unpredictability of Christ's return should motivate believers to live each day as if it could be the day of His coming. <a href="/topical/a/avoid_complacency.htm">Avoid Complacency</a> The warning against being caught off guard serves as a reminder to avoid spiritual laziness and to remain active in faith. <a href="/topical/l/live_with_eternal_perspective.htm">Live with Eternal Perspective</a> Understanding that Christ's return is imminent should influence daily decisions and priorities, focusing on eternal rather than temporal matters.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 24</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'grace_upon_grace'_mean.htm">What does 'You Cannot Serve Two Masters' mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_genesis_24_14_approved.htm">Why is a sign-based approach (Genesis 24:14) seemingly approved here, when similar methods are discouraged in other biblical passages?</a> <a href="/q/when_did_disciples_see_jesus_in_galilee.htm">When did the disciples return to Galilee? They saw Jesus there after at least 40 days, as they were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until receiving power (Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:3-4).</a> <a href="/q/how_does_genesis_24_align_with_culture.htm">How do we reconcile the swift betrothal (Genesis 24:49-58) with known cultural practices, and is there sufficient external corroboration for such an event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 50. - Shall come, either actually by his appearance, or virtually by calling the guilty soul to judgment. When he looketh not for him (οὐ προσδοκᾷ, expecteth not). He has put away all thought of the sudden advent of the Lord. That he is not aware of (οὐ γινώσκει, be knoweth not). The awful hour was utterly unknown; but this has not made him watchful; hence be becomes unfaithful. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-50.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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. master κύριος (kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. of that ἐκείνου (ekeinou) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. servant δούλου (doulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. will come ἥξει (hēxei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2240.htm">Strong's 2240: </a> To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. he does not anticipate προσδοκᾷ (prosdoka) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4328.htm">Strong's 4328: </a> To expect, wait for, await, think, anticipate. From pros and dokeuo; to anticipate; by implication, to await. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. an hour ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. he does not expect. γινώσκει (ginōskei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/24-50.htm">Matthew 24:50 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/24-50.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 24:50 The lord of that servant will come (Matt. 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