Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
So stay ready, because Jesus is coming back at a time when you least expect it.
Stay ready so you don't have to get ready, Jesus' timing is always a surprise.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during his earthly ministry in first-century Judea, emphasizing the need for constant readiness because the Son of Man's return will be unexpected. This verse builds on earlier parables, such as the watchful servant and the thief in the night, which illustrate that no one can predict the exact timing of God's judgment. The cultural backdrop of Jewish expectations for the Messiah added urgency, as people longed for deliverance but were urged to live faithfully in the meantime.
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