^36 (A)Watch therefore, and ^(B)pray always that you may ^[a]be counted ^(C)worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and ^(D)to stand before the Son of Man.”

The Children of God

²⁸ And now, little children, abide in Him, that ^[a]when He appears, we may have ^(A)confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.

⁸ Be ^[a]sober, be ^[b]vigilant; ^[c]because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

^13 (A)“Watch therefore, for you ^(B)know neither the day nor the hour ^[a]in which the Son of Man is coming.

^42 (A)Watch therefore, for you do not know what ^[a]hour your Lord is coming.

^13 (A)Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand ^(B)in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

¹⁴ Stand therefore, ^(C)having girded your waist with truth, ^(D)having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Final Exhortations

^13 (A)Watch, ^(B)stand fast in the faith, be brave, ^(C)be strong.

The Parable of the Persistent Widow

18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men ^(A)always ought to pray and not lose heart,

Glory to God