Luke 12:40 meaning and explanation

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

Luke 12:40, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus is speaking to His disciples in a large crowd, continuing His call to watchfulness after the parable of servants waiting for their master. The picture of a homeowner and a thief makes the point concrete: a burglar sends no warning, so only constant readiness helps.

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