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Luke 21:36
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Luke 21:36
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36 Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”(A)
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Luke 21:36
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Luke 21:36
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36 Be always on the watch, and pray(A) that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
1 John 2:28
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1 John 2:28
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28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame before him at his coming.(A)
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1 John 2:28
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1 John 2:28
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God’s Children and Sin
28 And now, dear children,(A) continue in him, so that when he appears(B) we may be confident(C) and unashamed before him at his coming.(D)
1 Peter 5:8
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1 Peter 5:8
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8 Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.(A)
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1 Peter 5:8
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8 Be alert and of sober mind.(A) Your enemy the devil prowls around(B) like a roaring lion(C) looking for someone to devour.
Matthew 25:13
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Matthew 25:13
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13 Keep awake, therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.[a](A)
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- 25.13 Other ancient authorities add in which the Son of Man is coming
Matthew 25:13
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Matthew 25:13
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13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.(A)
Matthew 24:42
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Matthew 24:42
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42 Keep awake, therefore, for you do not know on what day[a] your Lord is coming.(A)
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- 24.42 Other ancient authorities read at what hour
Matthew 24:42
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Matthew 24:42
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42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.(A)
1 Corinthians 16:13
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1 Corinthians 16:13
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Final Messages and Greetings
13 Keep alert; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(A)
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1 Corinthians 16:13
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1 Corinthians 16:13
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Luke 18:1
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Luke 18:1
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The Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge
18 Then Jesus[a] told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.
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Luke 18:1
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Luke 18:1
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The Parable of the Persistent Widow
18 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.(A)
Mark 13:37
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Mark 13:37
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37 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”
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Mark 13:37
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37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”(A)
Jude 24
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Jude 24
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Benediction
24 Now to him who is able to keep you from falling and to make you stand without blemish in the presence of his glory with rejoicing,(A)
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Jude 24
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Doxology
24 To him who is able(A) to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence(B) without fault(C) and with great joy—
1 Peter 4:7
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1 Peter 4:7
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7 The end of all things is near;[a] therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.(A)
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- 4.7 Or is at hand
1 Peter 4:7
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1 Peter 4:7
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Ephesians 6:13-14
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Ephesians 6:13-14
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13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on the evil day and, having prevailed against everything, to stand firm.(A) 14 Stand, therefore, and belt your waist with truth and put on the breastplate of righteousness(B)
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Ephesians 6:13-14
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Ephesians 6:13-14
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13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,(A) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,(B) with the breastplate of righteousness in place,(C)
Luke 12:37-40
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Luke 12:37-40
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37 Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them.(A) 38 If he comes during the middle of the night or near dawn and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.
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.(B) 40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”(C)
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- 12.39 Other ancient authorities add would have watched and
Luke 12:37-40
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Luke 12:37-40
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37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes.(A) Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.(B) 38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak. 39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief(C) was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready,(D) because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
Mark 13:33
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Mark 13:33
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33 Beware, keep alert,[a] for you do not know when the time will come.(A)
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- 13.33 Other ancient authorities add and pray
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Mark 13:33
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