Matt.24.32-Matt.25.13
Matt.24.32
Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
Matt.24.32
"Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer's just around the corner.
Matt.24.32
"Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.
Matt.24.32
"Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.
Matt.24.32
"Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its buds become tender and its leaves begin to sprout, you know without being told that summer is near.
Matt.24.33
So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
Matt.24.33
So it is with you: When you see all these things, you'll know he's at the door.
Matt.24.33
Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.
Matt.24.33
So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near--at the doors!
Matt.24.33
Just so, when you see the events I've described beginning to happen, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.
Matt.24.34
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Matt.24.34
Don't take this lightly. I'm not just saying this for some future generation, but for all of you. This age continues until all these things take place.
Matt.24.34
I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
Matt.24.34
Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.
Matt.24.34
I assure you, this generation will not pass from the scene before all these things take place.
Matt.24.35
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Matt.24.35
Sky and earth will wear out; my words won't wear out.
Matt.24.35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Matt.24.35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
Matt.24.35
Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will remain forever.
Matt.24.36
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Matt.24.36
"But the exact day and hour? No one knows that, not even heaven's angels, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.
Matt.24.36
"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Matt.24.36
"But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.
Matt.24.36
"However, no one knows the day or the hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.
Matt.24.37
But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matt.24.37
"The Arrival of the Son of Man will take place in times like Noah's.
Matt.24.37
As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Matt.24.37
But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Matt.24.37
"When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah's day.
Matt.24.38
For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
Matt.24.38
Before the great flood everyone was carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ark.
Matt.24.38
For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark;
Matt.24.38
For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark,
Matt.24.38
In those days before the Flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
Matt.24.39
And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matt.24.39
They knew nothing--until the flood hit and swept everything away. "The Son of Man's Arrival will be like that:
Matt.24.39
and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Matt.24.39
and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Matt.24.39
People didn't realize what was going to happen until the Flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.
Matt.24.40
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Matt.24.40
Two men will be working in the field--one will be taken, one left behind;
Matt.24.40
Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left.
Matt.24.40
Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.
Matt.24.40
"Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left.
Matt.24.41
Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Matt.24.41
two women will be grinding at the mill--one will be taken, one left behind.
Matt.24.41
Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.
Matt.24.41
Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.
Matt.24.41
Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left.
Matt.24.42
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Matt.24.42
So stay awake, alert. You have no idea what day your Master will show up.
Matt.24.42
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.
Matt.24.42
Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
Matt.24.42
So be prepared, because you don't know what day your Lord is coming.
Matt.24.43
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.
Matt.24.43
But you do know this: You know that if the homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would arrive, he would have been there with his dogs to prevent the break-in.
Matt.24.43
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
Matt.24.43
But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into.
Matt.24.43
"Know this: A homeowner who knew exactly when a burglar was coming would stay alert and not permit the house to be broken into.
Matt.24.44
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Matt.24.44
Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up.
Matt.24.44
So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
Matt.24.44
Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Matt.24.44
You also must be ready all the time. For the Son of Man will come when least expected.
Matt.24.45
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
Matt.24.45
"Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day.
Matt.24.45
"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?
Matt.24.45
"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?
Matt.24.45
"Who is a faithful, sensible servant, to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family?
Matt.24.46
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Matt.24.46
Someone the Master can drop in on unannounced and always find him doing his job. A God-blessed man or woman, I tell you.
Matt.24.46
It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
Matt.24.46
Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing.
Matt.24.46
If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
Matt.24.47
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
Matt.24.47
It won't be long before the Master will put this person in charge of the whole operation.
Matt.24.47
I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Matt.24.47
Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods.
Matt.24.47
I assure you, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
Matt.24.48
But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
Matt.24.48
"But if that person only looks out for himself, and the minute the Master is away does what he pleases--
Matt.24.48
But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, 'My master is staying away a long time,'
Matt.24.48
But if that evil servant says in his heart, "My master is delaying his coming,'
Matt.24.48
But if the servant is evil and thinks, 'My master won't be back for a while,'
Matt.24.49
And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
Matt.24.49
abusing the help and throwing drunken parties for his friends--
Matt.24.49
and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.
Matt.24.49
and begins to beat his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards,
Matt.24.49
and begins oppressing the other servants, partying, and getting drunk--
Matt.24.50
The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,
Matt.24.50
the Master is going to show up when he least expects it
Matt.24.50
The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of.
Matt.24.50
the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware of,
Matt.24.50
well, the master will return unannounced and unexpected.
Matt.24.51
And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matt.24.51
and make hash of him. He'll end up in the dump with the hypocrites, out in the cold shivering, teeth chattering.
Matt.24.51
He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matt.24.51
and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matt.24.51
He will tear the servant apart and banish him with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matt.25.1
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Matt.25.1
"God's kingdom is like ten young virgins who took oil lamps and went out to greet the bridegroom.
Matt.25.1
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matt.25.1
"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matt.25.1
"The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
Matt.25.2
And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Matt.25.2
Five were silly and five were smart.
Matt.25.2
Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
Matt.25.2
Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Matt.25.2
Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Matt.25.3
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Matt.25.3
The silly virgins took lamps, but no extra oil.
Matt.25.3
The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.
Matt.25.3
Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them,
Matt.25.3
The five who were foolish took no oil for their lamps,
Matt.25.4
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Matt.25.4
The smart virgins took jars of oil to feed their lamps.
Matt.25.4
The wise, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps.
Matt.25.4
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Matt.25.4
but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.
Matt.25.5
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Matt.25.5
The bridegroom didn't show up when they expected him, and they all fell asleep.
Matt.25.5
The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
Matt.25.5
But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
Matt.25.5
When the bridegroom was delayed, they all lay down and slept.
Matt.25.6
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Matt.25.6
"In the middle of the night someone yelled out, "He's here! The bridegroom's here! Go out and greet him!'
Matt.25.6
"At midnight the cry rang out: 'Here's the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'
Matt.25.6
"And at midnight a cry was heard: "Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!'
Matt.25.6
At midnight they were roused by the shout, 'Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and welcome him!'
Matt.25.7
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Matt.25.7
"The ten virgins got up and got their lamps ready.
Matt.25.7
"Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.
Matt.25.7
Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
Matt.25.7
"All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps.
Matt.25.8
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
Matt.25.8
The silly virgins said to the smart ones, "Our lamps are going out; lend us some of your oil.'
Matt.25.8
The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.'
Matt.25.8
And the foolish said to the wise, "Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'
Matt.25.8
Then the five foolish ones asked the others, 'Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.'
Matt.25.9
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Matt.25.9
"They answered, "There might not be enough to go around; go buy your own.'
Matt.25.9
"'No,' they replied, 'there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.'
Matt.25.9
But the wise answered, saying, "No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'
Matt.25.9
But the others replied, 'We don't have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.'
Matt.25.10
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Matt.25.10
"They did, but while they were out buying oil, the bridegroom arrived. When everyone who was there to greet him had gone into the wedding feast, the door was locked.
Matt.25.10
"But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.
Matt.25.10
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.
Matt.25.10
"But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.
Matt.25.11
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
Matt.25.11
"Much later, the other virgins, the silly ones, showed up and knocked on the door, saying, "Master, we're here. Let us in.'
Matt.25.11
"Later the others also came. 'Sir! Sir!' they said. 'Open the door for us!'
Matt.25.11
"Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, "Lord, Lord, open to us!'
Matt.25.11
Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, 'Sir, open the door for us!'
Matt.25.12
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Matt.25.12
"He answered, "Do I know you? I don't think I know you.'
Matt.25.12
"But he replied, 'I tell you the truth, I don't know you.'
Matt.25.12
But he answered and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.'
Matt.25.12
But he called back, 'I don't know you!'
Matt.25.13
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Matt.25.13
"So stay alert. You have no idea when he might arrive.
Matt.25.13
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Matt.25.13
"Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Matt.25.13
"So stay awake and be prepared, because you do not know the day or hour of my return.
