Matthew 24:43

The Lord cometh as a Thief in the Night

Luke 12:39-40

43. know this The same word as in Matthew 24:33, see note. The word is probably indicative, "ye know this," not imperative.

the goodman of the house "The master of the house." "Goodman" is probably a corruption for gummannor A. S. guma, a man (Bible Word Book).

in what watch See ch. Matthew 14:25.

the thief would come Cp. "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night," 1 Thessalonians 5:2; see also 2 Peter 3:10.

would come Rather, doth come, as in the preceding verse.

to be broken up Rather, dug through; see ch. Matthew 6:19-20.