World English Bible
Matthew 24:43
“But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.”
Verse in context — Matthew 24
41
two women grinding at the mill, one will be taken and one will be left.
42
Watch therefore, for you don't know in what hour your Lord comes.
43
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
44
Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don't expect, the Son of Man will come.
45
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
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