⁴⁴ You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.

¹⁰ “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.

⁴² “So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.

¹³ “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.

⁴⁰ You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”

⁵ Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.^[a]

²⁷ For as the lightning flashes in the east and shines to the west, so it will be when the Son of Man^[a] comes.

⁹ Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is standing at the door!