Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” New Living Translation You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” English Standard Version You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Berean Standard Bible You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” Berean Literal Bible You also, be ready; for the Son of Man comes in the hour you do not expect." King James Bible Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. New King James Version Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” New American Standard Bible You too, be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not think He will.” NASB 1995 “You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” NASB 1977 “You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” Legacy Standard Bible You too, be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” Amplified Bible You too, be continually ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” Christian Standard Bible You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Holman Christian Standard Bible You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect."” American Standard Version Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. Contemporary English Version So always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come. English Revised Version Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be ready, because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him." Good News Translation And you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him." International Standard Version So be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at a time when you don't expect him." Majority Standard Bible Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.? NET Bible You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." New Heart English Bible Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you do not expect him." Webster's Bible Translation Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. Weymouth New Testament Be you also ready, for at an hour when you are not expecting Him the Son of Man will come." World English Bible Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you, then, become ready, because at the hour you do not think, the Son of Man comes.” Berean Literal Bible You also, be ready; for the Son of Man comes in the hour you do not expect." Young's Literal Translation and ye, then, become ye ready, because at the hour ye think not, the Son of Man doth come.' Smith's Literal Translation And be ye therefore ready: for in the time which ye think not the Son of man is coming. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of man will come. Catholic Public Domain Version You also must be prepared. For the Son of man will return at an hour that you will not realize.” New American Bible You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” New Revised Standard Version You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, you also be ready; for the Son of man will come in that very hour which you do not expect. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Be you also ready therefore, for in that hour when you are not expecting, The Son of Man comes.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBe you, therefore, ready also; for at an hour when you think not, the Son of man comes. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Therefore be ye also ready, for at an hour that ye think not of, the Son of man cometh. Mace New Testament be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him. Weymouth New Testament Be you also ready, for at an hour when you are not expecting Him the Son of Man will come." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Be Ready for Service…39But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” 41“Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”… Cross References Matthew 24:44 For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. Mark 13:33-37 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. / It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. ... 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. / But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. 2 Peter 3:10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Matthew 25:13 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. Romans 13:11-12 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Revelation 3:3 Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. Hebrews 10:37 For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. James 5:8 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Amos 4:12 “Therefore, that is what I will do to you, O Israel, and since I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, O Israel! Treasury of Scripture Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour when you think not. Luke 21:34-36 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares… Matthew 24:42,44 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come… Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Jump to Previous Expect Expecting Hour Ready Think Time UnexpectedJump to Next Expect Expecting Hour Ready Think Time UnexpectedLuke 12 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. You also must be ready This phrase emphasizes the necessity of spiritual preparedness. In the context of Luke 12, Jesus is teaching His disciples about vigilance and readiness for His return. The call to be ready is a recurring theme in the New Testament, echoing the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, where the wise virgins are prepared for the bridegroom's arrival. The idea of readiness is not just about anticipation but involves active faith and obedience, as seen in James 2:17, which states that faith without works is dead. The cultural context of first-century Judaism included a strong emphasis on being prepared for significant events, such as the Passover, which required meticulous preparation. because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, referred to as the "Son of Man," a title emphasizing His role as the Messiah and His humanity. 2. Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who are called to be vigilant and prepared for His return. 3. The Second Coming The future event when Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, a central theme in Christian eschatology. Teaching Points Be Spiritually PreparedJust as the Greek word (hetoimoi) implies readiness, believers are called to live in a state of spiritual preparedness, maintaining a close relationship with God. Live with Expectancy The unpredictability of the "hour" should motivate Christians to live each day as if it could be the day of Christ's return, fostering a lifestyle of holiness and urgency in sharing the Gospel. Guard Against Complacency The warning against being caught off guard serves as a reminder to avoid spiritual laziness and to remain diligent in faith and practice. Cultivate a Watchful Heart Being watchful involves prayer, study of the Word, and active participation in the life of the church, ensuring that one's faith is vibrant and active. Encourage One Another In community, believers can support and remind each other of the importance of readiness, fostering accountability and mutual encouragement. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Youὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. must be γίνεσθε (ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. ready, ἕτοιμοι (hetoimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2092: Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. will come ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. at an ᾗ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. hour ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. you do not expect.” δοκεῖτε (dokeite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1380: A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. 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