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Luke 12:35-40

35 Watchfulness
“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,

36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.

37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.

38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night.

39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

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

Cross References for Luke 12:35-40

Matthew 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:16

Philippians 2:15 - so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depra... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15

Exodus 12:11 - This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet... Click to read the verse Exodus 12:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 12:11

Jeremiah 1:17 - “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by th... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:17

1 Peter 1:13 - Be Holy Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on th... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:13

Exodus 27:21 - In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his so... Click to read the verse Exodus 27:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 27:21

Ephesians 6:14 - Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:14

Isaiah 11:5 - Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:5

Leviticus 24:2 - “Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamp... Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:2 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:2

1 Kings 18:46 - The power of the Lord came upon Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ah... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:46 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:46

Matthew 25:8 - The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 25:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:8

Isaiah 5:27 - Not one of them grows tired or stumbles, not one slumbers or sleeps; not a belt is loosened at ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:27 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:27

Proverbs 31:17 - She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:17

Matthew 25:1 - The Parable of the Ten Virgins “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:1

Matthew 25:7 - “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. Click to read the verse Matthew 25:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:7

Matthew 25:4-10 - The wise, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. Click to read the verse Matthew 25:4-10 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:4-10