KJV ORIGINAL
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So stay alert and ready — you have no idea when your Lord is going to show up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Keep your eyes open because Jesus could arrive at any moment.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was likely written by an anonymous author, traditionally attributed to Matthew, for a Jewish-Christian community in Syria or Palestine around 80-90 CE. It was written to address the community's struggles after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, providing instruction on the end times and encouraging readiness for the return of Jesus.
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