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.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 12:39 in context
Luke 12:36–42
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Be like men watching for their lord when he returns from the wedding feast, that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
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Blessed are those servants whom the lord will find watching when he comes. Most certainly I tell you that he will dress himself, make them recline, and will come and serve them.
38
They will be blessed if he comes in the second or third watch and finds them so.
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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.
40
Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”
41
Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?”
42
The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
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