Parallel Verses
King James Version
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
New American Standard Bible
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
So you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you are not expecting."
A Conservative Version
Because of this ye also be ready, because in that hour ye think not the Son of man comes.
American Standard Version
Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
Therefore, you also should be ready, for the Son of man will come at a time when you least expect Him.
Anderson New Testament
For this reason, be you also ready; for at an hour in which you think not, the Son of man comes.
Bible in Basic English
Be ready then; for at a time which you have no thought of the Son of man will come.
Common New Testament
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Daniel Mace New Testament
therefore be ye also prepar'd: for the son of man may come at an hour you least expect.
Darby Translation
Wherefore ye also, be ye ready, for in that hour that ye think not the Son of man comes.
Godbey New Testament
Therefore be ye also ready: because the Son of man cometh in an hour at which you do not think.
Goodspeed New Testament
Therefore you must be ready too, for the Son of Man is coming at a time when you do not expect him.
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore be ye also ready: for at an hour ye think not, the Son of man cometh.
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore be ye also prepared: for what hour ye think not, the Son of man comes.
King James 2000
Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For this [reason] you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not think [he will come].
Modern King James verseion
Therefore you also be ready, for in that hour you think not, the Son of Man comes.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore be ye also ready, for in the hour ye think least on, in the same ye think he would not: will the son of man come.
Moffatt New Testament
So be ready yourselves, for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Montgomery New Testament
Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour when you do not expect him, the Son of man is coming.
NET Bible
Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.
Noyes New Testament
Therefore be ye also ready; for at an hour when ye think not, the Son of man cometh.
Sawyer New Testament
Therefore be you also ready, for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.
The Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, ye also, be getting ready, because, in what hour ye are, not thinking, The Son of Man doth come.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Therefore be ye also prepared: for in an hour that ye think not, the Son of man cometh.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Therefore, do you also prepare, since it is just when you are least expecting him that the Son of Man will come.
Webster
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh.
Weymouth New Testament
Therefore you also must be ready; for it is at a time when you do not expect Him that the Son of Man will come.
Williams New Testament
So you, too, must continue to be ready, for at an hour you are not expecting Him the Son of Man will come.
World English Bible
Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don't expect, the Son of Man will come.
Worrell New Testament
Therefore, be ye also ready; for, in an hour that ye think not, the Son of Man is coming.
Worsley New Testament
for the Son of man cometh at a time that ye think not of.
Youngs Literal Translation
because of this also ye, become ye ready, because in what hour ye do not think, the Son of Man doth come.
Themes
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » When the lord will come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the days will be like when the lord comes
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Readiness
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Unexpectedly
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 24:44
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Unknown Day And Hour
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. 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
Names
Cross References
Matthew 25:10
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:13
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Matthew 24:27
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 24:42
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Luke 12:40
Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
Philippians 4:5
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
James 5:9
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
Revelation 19:7
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.