Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
So stay alert and ready, because you have no idea when the master of the house is coming back, could be evening, could be midnight, could be at dawn, could be any time in the morning.
Stay ready because you never know when Jesus is coming back.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Jesus' teachings on the Mount of Olives, this verse is part of His discourse on the end times, warning His disciples about the unpredictability of the Son of Man's return. The references to night watches like evening, midnight, cockcrowing, and morning draw from the Roman system of dividing the night for security, which was common in first-century Jewish culture. This imagery emphasizes the need for constant readiness, echoing Old Testament themes of God's unexpected judgment.
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