Matthew 24:43–44
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.
*But know this, that if the good man of the house had knowen in what watch the thiefe would come, he would haue watched, and would not haue suffered his house to be broken vp.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceLuke 12.39. 1.thes. 5.2. reuel. 16.15.
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Therefore be yee also ready: for in such an houre as you thinke not, the sonne of man commeth.
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From verse 43
- Luke 12:39Rank 1 from verse 43
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.
39*And this know, that if the good man of the house had knowen what houre the theefe would come, he would haue watched, and not haue suffred his house to be broken thorow.
- Matthew 24:44Rank 2 from verse 43
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2–6Rank 3 from verse 43
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.
2For your selues knowe perfectly that the day of the Lord so commeth as a thiefe in the night.
3For when they shal say, Peace and safety: then sudden destructiō commeth vpon them, as trauaile vpon a woman with childe, and they shall not escape.
4But ye, brethren, are not in darkenesse, that that day should ouertake you as a thiefe.
5Yee are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkenesse.
6Therefore let vs not sleepe, as doe others: but let vs watch and be sober.
- 2 Peter 3:10–11Rank 4 from verse 43
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,
10But the day of the Lord wil come as a thiefe in the night, in the which the heauens shall passe away with a great noise, and the Elements shall melt with feruent heate, the earth also and the works that are therin shalbe burnt vp.
11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolued, What maner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conuersation, and godlinesse,
- Exodus 22:2–3Rank 5 from verse 43
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.
2¶ If a thiefe bee found breaking vp, and be smitten that he die, there shal no blood be shed for him.
3If the Sunne be risen vpon him, there shall be blood shed for him: for hee should make full restitution: if he haue nothing, then he shall bee sold for his theft.
- Matthew 20:11Rank 6 from verse 43
- Proverbs 7:19Rank 7 from verse 43
From verse 44
- Matthew 25:10Rank 1 from verse 44
- Matthew 24:42Rank 2 from verse 44
- Matthew 25:13Rank 3 from verse 44
- Luke 12:40Rank 4 from verse 44
- Philippians 4:5Rank 5 from verse 44
- Matthew 24:27Rank 6 from verse 44
- Revelation 19:7Rank 7 from verse 44
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Matthew 24:43
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
To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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The master or head of a household.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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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Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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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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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.
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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
Sense 1: Allowed or permitted. Sense 2: Bore, endured, or underwent pain, loss, or another experience.
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Matthew 24:44
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
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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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.
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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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42¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
42¶ *Watch therfore, for ye know not what houre your Lord doth come.
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.
43*But know this, that if the good man of the house had knowen in what watch the thiefe would come, he would haue watched, and would not haue suffered his house to be broken vp.
Selected passage44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
44Therefore be yee also ready: for in such an houre as you thinke not, the sonne of man commeth.
Selected passage45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
45*Who then is a faithfull and wise seruant, whom his Lord hath made ruler ouer his houshold, to giue them meat in due season?