Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. New Living Translation “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. English Standard Version Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Berean Standard Bible Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. Berean Literal Bible Therefore watch, for you do not know the day, nor the hour. King James Bible Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. New King James Version “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. New American Standard Bible Be on the alert then, because you do not know the day nor the hour. NASB 1995 “Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. NASB 1977 “Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know the day nor the hour. Amplified Bible Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come]. Christian Standard Bible “Therefore be alert, because you don’t know either the day or the hour. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Therefore be alert, because you don’t know either the day or the hour. American Standard Version Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour. Contemporary English Version So, my disciples, always be ready! You don't know the day or the time when all this will happen. English Revised Version Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour. GOD'S WORD® Translation "So stay awake, because you don't know the day or the hour. Good News Translation And Jesus concluded, "Watch out, then, because you do not know the day or the hour. International Standard Version So keep on watching, because you don't know the day or the hour." Majority Standard Bible Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man comes. NET Bible Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour. New Heart English Bible Watch therefore, for you do not know the day nor the hour. Webster's Bible Translation Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man cometh. Weymouth New Testament "Keep awake therefore; for you know neither the day nor the hour. World English Bible Watch therefore, for you don’t know the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWatch therefore, for you have not known the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man comes. Berean Literal Bible Therefore watch, for you do not know the day, nor the hour. Young's Literal Translation 'Watch therefore, for ye have not known the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man doth come. Smith's Literal Translation Watch, therefore, for ye know not the day, neither the hour, in which the Son of man comes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWatch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour. Catholic Public Domain Version And so you must be vigilant, because you do not know the day or the hour. New American Bible Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. New Revised Standard Version Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe alert, therefore, for you do not know, that day nor the hour. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Wake up therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWatch, therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour in which the Son of man cometh. Mace New Testament watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour. Weymouth New Testament "Keep awake therefore; for you know neither the day nor the hour. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Ten Virgins…12But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ 13Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. 14For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.… Cross References Mark 13:32-37 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. / 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. ... Luke 12:35-40 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ... 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / 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. ... 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. Matthew 24:42-44 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / 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. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. Luke 21:34-36 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. / For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. / So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.” 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. 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 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Romans 13:11-14 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. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ... Hebrews 10:25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. Acts 1:7 Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. James 5:8-9 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. / Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Treasury of Scripture Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man comes. Matthew 24:42-44 Mark 13:33-37 Luke 21:36 Jump to Previous Alert Awake Hour Watch WhereinJump to Next Alert Awake Hour Watch WhereinMatthew 25 1. The parable of the ten virgins,14. and of the talents. 31. Also the description of the last judgment. Therefore The word "therefore" serves as a conclusion to the preceding parables and teachings of Jesus, particularly the Parable of the Ten Virgins. In Greek, "οὖν" (oun) is often used to draw a logical conclusion from what has been previously stated. It signals the importance of the message that follows, urging the listener to apply the lessons learned. In the context of Matthew 25, it emphasizes the necessity of vigilance and readiness in the Christian life, as Jesus has just illustrated through parables the consequences of being unprepared for His return. keep watch because you do not know the day or the hour Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thereforeοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. keep watch, Γρηγορεῖτε (Grēgoreite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1127: (a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you do not know οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. day ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hour. ὥραν (hōran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. Links Matthew 25:13 NIVMatthew 25:13 NLT Matthew 25:13 ESV Matthew 25:13 NASB Matthew 25:13 KJV Matthew 25:13 BibleApps.com Matthew 25:13 Biblia Paralela Matthew 25:13 Chinese Bible Matthew 25:13 French Bible Matthew 25:13 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore for you don't know (Matt. Mat Mt) |