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Luke 12:39-41
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Luke 12:39-41
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
39 And you know[a] this saying— that if the house-master had known at which hour the thief was coming, he would not have permitted his house to be broken-into. 40 You also be[b] prepared ones, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour which you do not expect”.
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41 And Peter said, “Lord, are You speaking this parable to us, or also to everyone?”
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- Luke 12:39 Or, know (a command); And know this.
- Luke 12:40 Or, prove-to-be.
Luke 12:39-41
New International Version
Luke 12:39-41
New International Version
39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief(A) was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready,(B) because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
41 Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?”
Luke 12:39-41
New King James Version
Luke 12:39-41
New King James Version
39 (A)But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would [a]have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 40 (B)Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
41 Then Peter said to Him, “Lord, do You speak this parable only to us, or to all people?”
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- Luke 12:39 NU not have allowed
Luke 12:39-41
English Standard Version
Luke 12:39-41
English Standard Version
39 (A)But know this, that if the master of the house had known at what hour (B)the thief was coming, he[a] would not have left his house to be broken into. 40 You also must be (C)ready, for (D)the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
41 Peter said, “Lord, (E)are you telling this parable for us or for all?”
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- Luke 12:39 Some manuscripts add would have stayed awake and
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