Luke 12:40

Luke 12:40 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
• New International Version (NIV)You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Context of Luke 12:40

38Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed. 39But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” 41“Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?” 42And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

Luke 12:40 word by word

καὶ ὑμεῖς γίνεσθε ἕτοιμοι, ὅτι ᾗ ὥρᾳ οὐ δοκεῖτε ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἔρχεται.¶Read the interlinear

• Youσύsu · youG4771
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• must beγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• readyἕτοιμοςhetoimos · readyG2092
• becauseὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Sonυἱόςuihos · sonG5207
• of Manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
• will comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• at anὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• hourὥραhōra · hourG5610
• you do not expectοὐou · noG3756
• you do not expectδοκέωdokeō · to thinkG1380

Cross-references for Luke 12:40

• Luke 21:34But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
• Matthew 24:42Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
• Matthew 25:13Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
• Mark 13:33Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.
• Romans 13:11And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:6So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
• 2 Peter 3:12as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.
• Revelation 19:7Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

Commentaries on Luke 12:40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 40Be ye therefore ready also - It is pretty evident that what is related here, from Luke 12:35; to Luke 12:49, was spoken by our Lord at another time. See Matthew 24:42; (note), etc., and the notes there.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 38-46Verses 38-46 See the notes at Matthew 24:42-51. Second watch - See the notes at Matthew 14:25.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-40Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 40the Son of Man will come: See “The Son of Man” Theme Note.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 35-4035-40. loins ... girded--to fasten up the long outer garment, always done before travel and work (2Ki 4:29; Ac 12:8). The meaning is, Be in readiness. lights, &c.--(See on Mt 25:1).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 12:40

• Jesus Continued
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• Servant
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Commentaries on Luke 12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings