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Romans 13:11
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Romans 13:11
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11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you (A)to wake from sleep. (B)For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.
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Romans 13:11
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Romans 13:11
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The Day Is Near
11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come(A) for you to wake up from your slumber,(B) because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
1 Peter 4:7
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1 Peter 4:7
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7 (A)The end of all things is at hand; therefore (B)be self-controlled and sober-minded (C)for the sake of your prayers.
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1 Peter 4:7
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1 Peter 4:7
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1 Thessalonians 5:5-8
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1 Thessalonians 5:5-8
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5 For you are all (A)children[a] of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. 6 So then (B)let us not sleep, as others do, but let us (C)keep awake and (D)be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, (E)are drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, (F)having put on the breastplate of (G)faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Or sons; twice in this verse
1 Thessalonians 5:5-8
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1 Thessalonians 5:5-8
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5 You are all children of the light(A) and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,(B) but let us be awake(C) and sober.(D) 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.(E) 8 But since we belong to the day,(F) let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate,(G) and the hope of salvation(H) as a helmet.(I)
Ephesians 5:14
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Ephesians 5:14
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14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,
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Ephesians 5:14
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Ephesians 5:14
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14 This is why it is said:
1 Corinthians 15:34
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1 Corinthians 15:34
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34 (A)Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For (B)some have no knowledge of God. (C)I say this to your shame.
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1 Corinthians 15:34
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1 Corinthians 15:34
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34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God(A)—I say this to your shame.(B)
Mark 13:35-37
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Mark 13:35-37
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35 (A)Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, (B)in the evening, or (C)at midnight, or (D)when the rooster crows,[a] or (E)in the morning— 36 lest (F)he come suddenly and (G)find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: (H)Stay awake.”
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- Mark 13:35 That is, the third watch of the night, between midnight and 3 a.m.
Mark 13:35-37
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Mark 13:35-37
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35 “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”(A)
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
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The Day of the Lord
5 Now concerning (A)the times and the seasons, brothers,[a] (B)you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that (C)the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then (D)sudden destruction will come upon them (E)as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
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The Day of the Lord
5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates(A) we do not need to write to you,(B) 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord(C) will come like a thief in the night.(D) 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”(E) destruction will come on them suddenly,(F) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.(G)
Matthew 24:42-44
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Matthew 24:42-44
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42 Therefore, (A)stay awake, for you do not know on what day (B)your Lord is coming. 43 (C)But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night (D)the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 Therefore you also must be (E)ready, for (F)the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
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Matthew 24:42-44
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Matthew 24:42-44
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42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.(A) 43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming,(B) he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready,(C) because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
2 Peter 3:13-15
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2 Peter 3:13-15
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13 But according to his promise we are waiting for (A)new heavens and a new earth (B)in which righteousness dwells.
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14 (C)Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him (D)without spot or (E)blemish, and (F)at peace. 15 And count (G)the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as (H)our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you (I)according to the wisdom given him,
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2 Peter 3:13-15
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2 Peter 3:13-15
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13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth,(A) where righteousness dwells.
14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless(B) and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience(C) means salvation,(D) just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.(E)
Revelation 22:20
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Revelation 22:20
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20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely (A)I am coming soon.” Amen. (B)Come, Lord Jesus!
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Revelation 22:20
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Revelation 22:20
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Luke 21:28
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Luke 21:28
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28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and (A)raise your heads, because (B)your redemption is drawing near.”
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Luke 21:28
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Luke 21:28
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28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”(A)
Matthew 26:40-41
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Matthew 26:40-41
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40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 (A)Watch and (B)pray that you (C)may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
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Matthew 26:40-41
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Matthew 26:40-41
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40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me(A) for one hour?” he asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.(B) The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Revelation 22:12
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Revelation 22:12
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12 “Behold, (A)I am coming soon, (B)bringing my recompense with me, (C)to repay each one for what he has done.
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Revelation 22:12
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Revelation 22:12
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Epilogue: Invitation and Warning
12 “Look, I am coming soon!(A) My reward is with me,(B) and I will give to each person according to what they have done.(C)
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