World English Bible
"But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not allowed his house to be broken into."
— Luke 12:39, World English Bible
“And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.”
“But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through. ”
“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.”
“But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch and would not suffer his house to be broken open.”
“But be certain of this, that if the master of the house had had knowledge of the time when the thief was coming, he would have been watching, and would not have let his house be broken into.”
“And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.”
Be like men watching for their lord, when he returns from the marriage feast; that, when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
Blessed are those servants, whom the lord will find watching when he comes. Most certainly I tell you, that he will dress himself, and make them recline, and will come and serve them.
They will be blessed if he comes in the second or third watch, and finds them so.
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not allowed his house to be broken into.
Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don't expect him."
Peter said to him, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?"
The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?