Quotes About Readiness

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

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.

Later the other virgins arrived and said, ëLord, lord, open the door for us!í

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

Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house.

And let no one in the field return for his cloak.

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.

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

Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ëCome, for everything is now ready.í

ëSir,í the servant replied, ëwhat you ordered has been done, and there is still room.í

On that day, let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve his possessions. Likewise, let no one in the field return for anything he has left behind.

So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

“Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.

So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” He answered.

Do you not say, ëThere are still four months until the harvestí? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.