Luke 12:39

“And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.”

"And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through." - Luke 12:39
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What does Luke 12:39 mean?

Luke 12:39 (KJV) states, "And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is teaching his disciples about…

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Staying Vigilant: The Call to Spiritual Readiness

In Luke 12:39, we find a clear and insightful teaching: "And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through." This verse, spoken by Jesus, is a poignant reminder of…

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A Prayer for Vigilance and Readiness

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I bow before You in reverence and gratitude. I acknowledge Your sovereign power and unending grace that covers my life and the world around me. As I reflect on the profound teachings of Your Word, I draw closer to the verse from…

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Luke 20:39 - "¶ Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said."
Exodus 39:12 - "And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst."
Luke 1:39 - "And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;"
Mark 12:39 - "And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:"
John 12:39 - "Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,"
Luke 19:39 - "And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples."
Luke 5:39 - "No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better."
Luke 10:39 - "And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word."
Luke 23:39 - "¶ And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us."
Luke 6:39 - "And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?"
Luke 22:39 - "¶ And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him."
Luke 2:39 - "And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth."
Luke 4:39 - "And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them."
Ezekiel 39:12 - "And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land."
1 Chronicles 12:39 - "And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them."
"And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst." - Exodus 39:12
Job 39:12 - "Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?"
Luke 24:39 - "Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."
Luke 9:39 - "And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him."
"And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:" - Mark 12:39
Luke 11:39 - "And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness."