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.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 24 connects to 10 cross-references. The Olivet Discourse on the destruction of the temple and signs of the end: wars, earthquakes, famines, the abomination of desolation in the holy place, false christs and false prophets. No one knows the day or hour, not even the …
Other Translations
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.
and this know, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief doth come, he had watched, and not 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
If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; …
If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for …
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would …
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy …
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall …
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.