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

38He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready. 39“Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” 41Peter asked, “Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?” 42And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.

Luke 12:40 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Beγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• readyἕτοιμοςhetoimos · readyG2092
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• the Sonὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the Sonυἱόςuihos · sonG5207
• of manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
• comethἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• at an hourὥραhōra · hourG5610
• whenὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• ye thinkδοκέωdokeō · to thinkG1380
• notοὐou · noG3756

Cross-references for Luke 12:40

• Luke 21:34“Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware,
• Matthew 24:42“So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.
• Matthew 25:13“So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.
• Mark 13:33And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!
• Romans 13:11This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:6So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.
• 2 Peter 3:12looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames.
• Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to him. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself.

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
• Jesus, the Christ
• 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