Luke 12:39 meaning and explanation

But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

Luke 12:39, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus is speaking to His disciples about watchfulness, and here He adds a short comparison from ordinary life. A homeowner who knew the hour of a thief's visit would stay awake and protect his house.

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