Being Ready
10 passages
- Matthew 24:44
For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.
Read it in context - 1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Read it in context - Matthew 25:13
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Read it in context - Luke 12:40
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”
Read it in context - Proverbs 20:4
The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
Read it in context - Luke 21:28
When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Read it in context - John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
Read it in context - Revelation 19:7–9
7Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. 8She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. 9Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
Read it in context - John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Read it in context - 1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.
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