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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
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 the night, expresses the suddenness of it, may excite to watchfulness and…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
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 you know not the exact hour, but you know it is near, when the Son of man will…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
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 probably indicative, "ye know this," not imperative.
the goodman of the house…
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