1 Let us therefore await the kingdom of God betimes in love and righteousness, since we know not the day of God's appearing. (2CL)
2 Clement 12:1
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Matthew 24:41–43
41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, h…
Matthew 25:12–14
12 But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ 13 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. 14 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
2 Baruch 83:3–5
3 And He will assuredly examine the secret thoughts, And that which is laid up in the secret chambers of all the members of man. And will make (them) manifest in the presence of all with reproof. (2BA) 4 Let none therefore of these present things ascend into your hearts… (2BA)
Mark 13:32–34
32 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servan…
1 Clement 35:3–5
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2 Esdras 2:34–36
34 Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, “Look for your shepherd. He will give you everlasting rest, for he is near at hand who will come at the end of the age. (WEB) 35 Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, for the everlasting light will shine on… (WEB)
Luke 12:39–41
39 But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” 41 “Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing th…
Sirach 5:6–8
6 Don’t say, “His compassion is great. He will be pacified for the multitude of my sins,” for mercy and wrath are with him, and his indignation will rest on sinners. (WEB) 7 Don’t wait to turn to the Lord. Don’t put off from day to day; for suddenly the wrath of the Lor… (WEB)
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