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Berean Standard Bible

“You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.””

Luke 12:40

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Jesus tells his disciples to be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding feast. He wants them dressed for action and ready.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”

King James Version (KJV)

Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So be ready: for the Son of man is coming at a time when you are not looking for him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and you, then, become you ready, because at the hour you think not, the Son of Man does come.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Vosotros pues también, estad apercibidos; porque á la hora que no pensáis, el Hijo del hombre vendrá.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así ustedes estén siempre preparados, porque el Hijo del hombre vendrá cuando menos lo esperen».

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