Luke 12:40

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

Luke 12:40 in Other Translations

KJV
40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
ESV
40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
NLT
40 You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”
MSG
40 So don't you be slovenly and careless. Just when you don't expect him, the Son of Man will show up."
CSB
40 You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect."

Luke 12:40 In-Context

38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak.
39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
41 Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?”
42 The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time?

Cross References 1

  • 1. Mark 13:33; Luke 21:36
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