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Berean Standard Bible

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

Matthew 24:44

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Study note

In the Olivet Discourse Jesus answers his disciples' questions about the destruction of the temple and the end of the age. After describing signs, he shifts to urging watchfulness, since no one knows the day or hour.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be ready then; for at a time which you have no thought of the Son of man will come.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because of this also you, become you ready, because in what hour you do not think, the Son of Man does come.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto, también vosotros estad apercibidos; porque el Hijo del hombre ha de venir á la hora que no pensáis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

ustedes también deben estar vigilantes para que mi regreso no los sorprenda.

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