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Matthew 24:43

Matthew 24:43
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Therefore be ye also ready,.... Or prepared for the coming of the son of man; which as it is said to be like a thief in…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

But know this ... - If a man knew the hour, or “about the hour,” when a robber would come, he would be ready for him. So…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The Lord cometh as a Thief in the Night

Luk 12:39-40

43. know this The same word as in Mat 24:24, see note. The word is…

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