Matthew 24:43
“But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.”
What does Matthew 24:43 mean?
"Matthew 24:43 (KJV) states: 'But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.' In this verse, Jesus uses the metaphor of a thief breaking into a house to…
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In the Gospel of Matthew, we are presented with truths that resonate deeply within our spiritual journey, particularly in Matthew 24:43: "But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before you, I am reminded of the words spoken by our Lord in Matthew 24:43, "But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up."…
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