Matthew 24:44

NETBible

Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. 1 

NIV ©

So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

NASB ©

"For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will.

NLT ©

You also must be ready all the time. For the Son of Man will come when least expected.

MSG ©

Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up.

BBE ©

Be ready then; for at a time which you have no thought of the Son of man will come.

NRSV ©

Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

NKJV ©

"Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

KJV
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NETBible

Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. 1 

NET Notes

1 sn Jesus made clear that his coming could not be timed, and suggested it would take some time – so long, in fact, that some will not be looking for him any longer (at an hour when you do not expect him).