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Luke 12:40

Jesus
The return of ChristWisdom

38 Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed.

39 But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

41 “Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”

42 And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

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BSB
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”
KJV
Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
WEB
Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”
ASV
Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.
DARBY
And ye therefore, be *ye* ready, for in the hour in which ye do not think [it], the Son of man comes.
BLB
And you⁺, be ready, because the Son of Man comes in that hour you⁺ do not think.”
ÅB
Vær da også dere rede! for Menneskesønnen kommer i den time dere ikke tenker.
OTB
Dere må også være forberedt, for Menneskesønnen kommer i en uventet time.”
B1930
Vær da også I rede! for Menneskesønnen kommer i den time I ikke tenker.

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