^43 (A) Homeowners never know when a thief is coming, and they are always on guard to keep one from breaking in.

⁴⁴ Always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come.

^39 (A) You would surely not let a thief break into your home, if you knew when the thief was coming.

⁴⁰ So always be ready! You don't know when the Son of Man will come.

^15 (A) Remember Christ says, “When I come, it will surprise you like a thief! But God will bless you, if you are awake and ready. Then you won't have to walk around naked and be ashamed.”