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.
Context
This verse from Luke Chapter 12 connects to 8 cross-references. Do not fear those who can kill the body; fear God. The Holy Spirit will give the right words. The rich fool builds bigger barns but is not rich toward God. Do not worry about life, food, or clothing — …
Other Translations
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.
`And this know, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief doth come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through;
But be certain of this, that if the master of the house had had knowledge of the time when the thief was coming, he would have been watching, and would not have let his house be broken into.
Cross References
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall …
Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and …
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I …
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he …
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and …
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with …
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.