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 And you⁺, be ready, because the Son of Man comes in that hour you⁺ do not think.” 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.” Berean Annotated Bible You⁺ also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour 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." 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." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” 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 And you⁺, be ready, because the Son of Man comes in that hour you⁺ do not think.” 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 You also must be ready, 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. Matthew 25:13 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. Mark 13:33 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. because the Son of Man Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Matthew 26:64 “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” will come at an hour you do not expect.” Matthew 24:50 The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. 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. 1 Thessalonians 5:2 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 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. 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. 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. 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, Jesus calls His disciples to live in continual readiness for His return. Such readiness involves faithful obedience, watchfulness, and a life ordered around God’s purposes rather than earthly security. Mat 24:44 For this reason, you also must be ready,… because the Son of Man Jesus identifies Himself as the promised Messiah and heavenly ruler who possesses divine authority while sharing human nature. He will return openly to judge and reign. Dan 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw… will come at an hour you do not expect.” The timing of Christ’s return remains unknown, preventing complacency and requiring believers to remain faithful in every generation. Mat 24:50 The master of that servant will come on a day… 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 12:40?2. How can we be "ready" as instructed in Luke 12:40? 3. What does "Son of Man" signify in Luke 12:40? 4. How does Luke 12:40 connect with Matthew 24:44 on readiness? 5. What daily practices help us prepare for Christ's unexpected return? 6. Why is vigilance important in our spiritual walk according to Luke 12:40? 7. What does Luke 12:40 mean by "the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect"? 8. How does Luke 12:40 challenge our understanding of preparedness in faith? 9. What historical context influences the interpretation of Luke 12:40? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 12? Luke 12:40 urges every believer into a lifestyle of continual alertness. Jesus personalizes the call (“You also”), commands our preparedness (“must be ready”), grounds it in the certainty of His return (“the Son of Man will come”), and underscores the unpredictability of His arrival (“at an hour you do not expect”). Confidence in His promise fuels our vigilance, and vigilance keeps our hearts loyal, our lives holy, and our hopes fixed on the glorious appearing of our Lord. 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. Additonal Resources Luke 12:40 Blue Letter BibleLuke 12:40 Bible Gateway Luke 12:40 Bible.com Luke 12:40 NIV |
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