Matthew 24:44 kjv — Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

King James Version

"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."

— Matthew 24:44, King James Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

41

Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

42

Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

43

But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

44

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

45

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

46

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

47

Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

Matthew 24:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:44 say?
Matthew 24:44 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”
Where is Matthew 24:44 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 44.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 24:44.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:44 in?
Matthew 24:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 24:44?
Matthew 24:44 reads (KJV): “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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