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Matthew 24:40–45

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Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
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.
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
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From verse 40

  1. Luke 17:34–37Rank 1 from verse 40
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    34I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

    35Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

    36Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

    37And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

  2. 2 Peter 2:7–9Rank 2 from verse 40
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    7And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

    8(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)

    9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

  3. 2 Peter 2:5Rank 3 from verse 40
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    5And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

  4. 2 Chronicles 33:12–24Rank 4 from verse 40
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    12And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

    13And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord he was God.

    14Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah.

    15And he took away the strange gods, and the idol out of the house of the Lord, and all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house of the Lord, and in Jerusalem, and cast them out of the city.

    16And he repaired the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the Lord God of Israel.

    17Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only.

    18¶ Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name of the Lord God of Israel, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel.

    19His prayer also, and how God was intreated of him, and all his sin, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was humbled: behold, they are written among the sayings of the seers.

    20¶ So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

    21¶ Amon was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned two years in Jerusalem.

    22But he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed unto all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them;

    23And humbled not himself before the Lord, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

    24And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.

  5. Luke 23:39–43Rank 5 from verse 40
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    39¶ And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

    40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

    41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

    42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

    43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

  6. 1 Corinthians 4:7Rank 6 from verse 40
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    7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

From verse 41

  1. Exodus 11:5Rank 1 from verse 41
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    5And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.

  2. Isaiah 47:2Rank 2 from verse 41
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    2Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers.

  3. Luke 17:35Rank 3 from verse 41
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    35Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

From verse 42

  1. Luke 21:36Rank 1 from verse 42
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    36Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:6Rank 2 from verse 42
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    6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

  3. Matthew 25:13Rank 3 from verse 42
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    13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

  4. Revelation 16:15Rank 4 from verse 42
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    15Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

  5. 1 Corinthians 16:13Rank 5 from verse 42
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    13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

  6. Matthew 24:36Rank 6 from verse 42
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    36¶ But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

  7. Luke 12:35–40Rank 7 from verse 42
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    35Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

    36And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

    37Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

    38And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

    39And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

    40Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

  8. Matthew 24:44Rank 8 from verse 42
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    44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

  9. Matthew 26:38–41Rank 9 from verse 42
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    38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

    39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

    40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

    41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

  10. Romans 13:11Rank 10 from verse 42
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    11And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

  11. 1 Peter 5:8Rank 11 from verse 42
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    8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

  12. Revelation 3:2–3Rank 12 from verse 42
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    2Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

    3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

  13. 1 Peter 4:7Rank 13 from verse 42
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    7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

  14. Mark 13:33–37Rank 14 from verse 42
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    33Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

    34For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

    35Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:

    36Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

    37And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

From verse 43

  1. Luke 12:39Rank 1 from verse 43
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    39And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

  2. Matthew 24:44Rank 2 from verse 43
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    44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:2–6Rank 3 from verse 43
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    2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

    3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

    4But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

    5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

    6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

  4. 2 Peter 3:10–11Rank 4 from verse 43
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    10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

    11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

  5. Exodus 22:2–3Rank 5 from verse 43
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    2¶ If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

    3If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.

  6. Matthew 20:11Rank 6 from verse 43
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    11And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

  7. Proverbs 7:19Rank 7 from verse 43
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    19For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

From verse 44

  1. Matthew 25:10Rank 1 from verse 44
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    10And 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.

  2. Matthew 24:42Rank 2 from verse 44
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    42¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

  3. Matthew 25:13Rank 3 from verse 44
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    13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

  4. Luke 12:40Rank 4 from verse 44
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    40Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

  5. Philippians 4:5Rank 5 from verse 44
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    5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

  6. Matthew 24:27Rank 6 from verse 44
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    27For 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.

  7. Revelation 19:7Rank 7 from verse 44
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    7Let 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.

  8. James 5:9Rank 8 from verse 44
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    9Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

From verse 45

  1. Matthew 25:21Rank 1 from verse 45
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    21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  2. 1 Corinthians 4:1–2Rank 2 from verse 45
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    1LET a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

    2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

  3. Luke 12:41–43Rank 3 from verse 45
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    41¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?

    42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

    43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

  4. Luke 16:10–12Rank 4 from verse 45
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    10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

    11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

    12And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?

  5. Matthew 25:23Rank 5 from verse 45
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    23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  6. 2 Timothy 2:2Rank 6 from verse 45
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    2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

  7. Matthew 25:35–40Rank 7 from verse 45
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    35For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

    36Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

    37Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

    38When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

    39Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

    40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

  8. 1 Timothy 1:12Rank 8 from verse 45
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    12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

  9. Acts 20:28Rank 9 from verse 45
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    28¶ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

  10. John 21:15–17Rank 10 from verse 45
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    15¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

    16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

    17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

  11. Hebrews 3:5Rank 11 from verse 45
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    5And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

  12. Luke 19:17Rank 12 from verse 45
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    17And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

  13. Matthew 10:16Rank 13 from verse 45
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    16¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

  14. Revelation 2:13Rank 14 from verse 45
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    13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

  15. 1 Corinthians 3:1–2Rank 15 from verse 45
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    1AND I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

    2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

  16. 1 Peter 4:10–11Rank 16 from verse 45
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    10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

    11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  17. 1 Peter 5:1–3Rank 17 from verse 45
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    1THE elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

    2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

    3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

  18. Matthew 13:52Rank 18 from verse 45
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    52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

  19. Matthew 7:24Rank 19 from verse 45
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    24¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

  20. Ephesians 4:11–13Rank 20 from verse 45
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    11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

    12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

    13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

  21. Ezekiel 34:2Rank 21 from verse 45
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    2Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

  22. Matthew 25:2Rank 22 from verse 45
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    2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

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Matthew 24:40

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

taken

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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.

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left

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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Matthew 24:41

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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grinding

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of grind, meaning to crush or reduce by friction; to sharpen or wear down.

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taken

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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.

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left

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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Matthew 24:42

COMBINED MEANING

watch

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Sense 1: To remain awake, alert, attentive, vigilant, observant, or on guard. Sense 2: A guard or guard duty, a station or group keeping guard, or a division of the night so guarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 24:43

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

watch

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Sense 1: To remain awake, alert, attentive, vigilant, observant, or on guard. Sense 2: A guard or guard duty, a station or group keeping guard, or a division of the night so guarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

watched

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Past-tense or past-participial form of watch. Remained awake, observed, guarded, kept watch, or watched for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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suffered

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Sense 1: Allowed or permitted. Sense 2: Bore, endured, or underwent pain, loss, or another experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 24:44

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ready

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Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

think

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1. To form or hold a thought. 2. To judge or suppose. 3. To intend. 4. To consider or remember. 5. To imagine or esteem.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 24:45

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ruler

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Sense 1: One who governs or exercises authority. Sense 2: A straight measuring instrument.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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household

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Sense 1: The persons belonging to a house, family, or domestic establishment, including those under its head or charge. Sense 2: The goods, effects, or affairs belonging to such a house.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

meat

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Sense 1: Food, nourishment, sustenance, or provision. Sense 2: Figuratively, that which nourishes or sustains.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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due

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1. Proper, fitting, or appointed for the stated time, season, order, or occasion. 2. Owed, payable, belonging, deserved, required, or rightfully assigned to a person or purpose.

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COMBINED MEANING

season

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Sense 1: An appointed time or period. Sense 2: As a verb, to prepare, mature, or make suitable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Suggested context · Matthew 24:36–51

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24:36¶ But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

24:37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

24:38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

24:39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

24:40Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

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24:41Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

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24:42¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

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24:43But 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.

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24:44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

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24:45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

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24:46Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

24:47Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

24:48But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

24:49And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

24:50The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

24:51And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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