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Luke 12:39-41
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Luke 12:39-41
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
39 “But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he[a] would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”
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41 Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone?”
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- Luke 12:39 Other ancient authorities add would have watched and
Luke 12:39-41
New International Version
Luke 12:39-41
New International Version
39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief(A) was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready,(B) because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
41 Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?”
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