Quotes about Preparation
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
— Matthew 24:36
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
— Matthew 24:37
For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark.
— Matthew 24:38
And they were oblivious, until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
— Matthew 24:39
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
— Matthew 24:42
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
— Matthew 25:1
Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
— Matthew 25:2
The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.
— Matthew 25:3
But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.
— Matthew 25:4
When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
— Matthew 25:5
Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.
— Matthew 25:7
The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’
— Matthew 25:8