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Matthew 24:43
But know this, that if the master of the house knew in what watch the thief would come, he would watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken up.
Matthew 24:43 · Webster Bible
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Matthew 24:43 in other translations
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 understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
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In context
40 Then will two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
41 Two [women will be] grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
42 Watch therefore; for ye know not what hour your Lord cometh.
43 But know this, that if the master of the house knew in what watch the thief would come, he would watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken up.
44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh.
45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?
46 Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord, when he cometh, shall find so doing.
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