Matthew 24:43

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 24:43

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

Commentary for Matthew 24:43

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Overview of Matthew 24:43
Summary
Preparedness prevents catastrophic loss through vigilance.
Event
Teaching through thief comparison
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching