Luke 12:39

And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Luke 12:39

BSB
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.
AKJV
And this know, that if the manager of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
CPDV
But know this: that if the father of the family knew at what hour the thief would arrive, he would certainly stand watch, and he would not permit his house to be broken into.
ERV
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.
NHEB
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched and not have allowed his house to be broken into.
SMT
And know this, that if the master of the house knew what hour the thief is coming, he had watched, and not have suffered his house to be undermined.

Commentary for Luke 12:39

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Overview of Luke 12:39
Summary
Homeowner would watch if aware of theft
Event
Jesus uses thief analogy
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching