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Matthew 25:12–13

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Matthew 25:12

12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Matthew 25:13

13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 25:12

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

answered

Replied or responded; spoke in answer to a person, statement, or situation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 25:13

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Watch

To stay awake, observe, guard, or keep vigil; also a guard duty or division of the night.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherein

In which; in what thing, place, time, or respect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 12

  1. 1 Corinthians 8:3
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  2. 2 Timothy 2:19
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  3. John 10:27
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  4. Luke 13:26–30
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  5. John 9:31
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From verse 13

  1. Matthew 24:42–44
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  2. Revelation 16:15
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  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:6
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  4. Luke 21:36
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  5. 1 Corinthians 16:13
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