10 Bible Verses about Untimeliness

Then Jacob said, "Since it is still the middle of the day, it is not time for the flocks to be gathered. You should water the sheep and then go and let them graze some more."

They say, 'The time is not near to build houses; the city is a cooking pot and we are the meat in it.'

"Is it right for you to live in richly paneled houses while my temple is in ruins?

Elisha replied, "I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you. This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.

The Lord who rules over all says this: "These people have said, 'The time for rebuilding the Lord's temple has not yet come.'"

They cried out, "Son of God, leave us alone! Have you come here to torment us before the time?"

Jesus replied, "Woman, why are you saying this to me? My time has not yet come."

So Jesus replied, "My time has not yet arrived, but you are ready at any opportunity!

So then they tried to seize Jesus, but no one laid a hand on him, because his time had not yet come.

Last of all, as though to one born at the wrong time, he appeared to me also.