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Luke 12:40

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 12:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Luke 12:40 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
37Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and shall come and serve them.
38And if he shall come in the second watch, and if in the third, and find [them] so blessed are those [servants].
39But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.
40Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.
41And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all?
42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Be ye therefore ready also, etc.] Not habitually, but actually, in the exercise of grace, and the discharge of duty, with loins girt, and lights burning. This may be understood either of a readiness to meet the Lord in the way of his judgments, and particularly the destruction of Jerusalem, which was to be in a few years; or of a preparation for death, and the last judgment, which lies in the righteousness of Christ imputed, and his grace imparted: and to have a comfortable view of the one, and a gracious experience of the other, as they will engage to the performance of good works, to which such are ready; so they make meet for the coming of Christ, be it in what way, and whensoever it…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 24:42-51. Second watch - See the notes at Matthew 14:25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“12:40 the Son of Man will come: See “The Son of Man” Theme Note.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 21:34-36; Mat 24:42, Mat 24:44, Mat 25:13; Mar 13:33-36; Rom 13:11, Rom 13:14; Th1 5:6; Pe2 3:12-14; Rev 19:7 Luke 12:41”
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