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
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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