Quotes About Vigilance

When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.

“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy.

Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.

So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.

So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.

Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning.

Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping.

And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”

Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?

Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.

When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.

On its return, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.

Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.

Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.

Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed.