Luke 12:39 Parallel Translations

"Of course, you realize that if the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let him break into his house.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

ASV:

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.

BBE:

But be certain of this, that if the master of the house had had knowledge of the time when the thief was coming, he would have been watching, and would not have let his house be broken into.

DBY:

But this know, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be dug through.

ERV:

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.

WEY:

Of this be sure, that if the master of the house had known what time the robber was coming, he would have kept awake and not have allowed his house to be broken into.

WBS:

And this know, that if the master of the house knew at what hour the thief would come, he would watch, and not suffer his house to be broken through.

WEB:

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not allowed his house to be broken into.

YLT:

'And this know, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief doth come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through;

Luke 12:39 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Matthew 24:43 "But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

Matthew 24:44 "For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

12:39 The thief would come. See notes on Mt 24:43,44.

MHC:

12:22-40 Christ largely insisted upon this caution not to give way to disquieting, perplexing cares, Mt 6:25-34. The arguments here used are for our encouragement to cast our care upon God, which is the right way to get ease. As in our stature, so in our state, it is our wisdom to take it as it is. An eager, anxious pursuit of the things of this world, even necessary things, ill becomes the disciples of Christ. Fears must not prevail; when we frighten ourselves with thoughts of evil to come, and put ourselves upon needless cares how to avoid it. If we value the beauty of holiness, we shall not crave the luxuries of life. Let us then examine whether we belong to this little flock. Christ is our Master, and we are his servants; not only working servants, but waiting servants. We must be as men that wait for their lord, that sit up while he stays out late, to be ready to receive him. In this Christ alluded to his own ascension to heaven, his coming to call his people to him by death, and his return to judge the world. We are uncertain as to the time of his coming to us, we should therefore be always ready. If men thus take care of their houses, let us be thus wise for our souls. Be ye therefore ready also; as ready as the good man of the house would be, if he knew at what hour the thief would come.

CONC:

Allowed Awake Broken Dug Goodman Hour Householder Kept Master Owner Robber Suffer Suffered Sure Thief Watch Watched Watching

Allowed Awake Broken Dug Goodman Head Hour House Householder Kept Master Owner Robber Suffer Suffered Sure Thief Time Understand Watch Watched

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