But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. Cross References Matthew 6:19Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Matthew 24:42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. Matthew 24:43 But understand this: If the owner of the house 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. Matthew 24:44 For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him. 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be dissolved in the fire, and the earth and its works will not be found. Revelation 3:3 Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. Revelation 16:15 "Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed." Chapter Outline 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. Jump to Previous Allowed Awake Broken Dug Goodman Head Hour House Householder Kept Master Owner Robber Suffer Suffered Sure Thief Time Understand Watch WatchedJump to Next Allowed Awake Broken Dug Goodman Head Hour House Householder Kept Master Owner Robber Suffer Suffered Sure Thief Time Understand Watch Watched |
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