Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.

Bible References

Be ready

Matthew 3:10
Already the axe is lying at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that fails to bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 24:44
Therefore, do you also prepare, since it is just when you are least expecting him that the Son of Man will come.
2 Peter 3:11
Now, since all these things are in the process of dissolution, think what you yourselves ought to be--what holy and pious lives you ought to lead,

Come not

1 Corinthians 7:5
Do not deprive each other of what is due-unless it is only for a time and by mutual consent, so that your minds may be free for prayer till you again live as man and wife-lest Satan should take advantage of your want of self-control and tempt you.