'Be Ready' in the Bible

This is why you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

“Be ready for service and have your lamps lit.

You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”

Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion.

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.