SEV Biblia, Chapter 12:40
Vosotros pues tambin, estad apercibidos; porque a la hora que no pensis, el Hijo del hombre vendr.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Luke 12:40
Verse 40. Be ye therefore ready also] It is pretty evident that what is related here, from verse 35 to 49, was spoken by our Lord at another time. See Matt. xxiv. 42, &c., and the notes there.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 40. Be ye therefore ready also , etc.] Not habitually, but actually, in the exercise of grace, and the discharge of duty, with loins girt, and lights burning. This may be understood either of a readiness to meet the Lord in the way of his judgments, and particularly the destruction of Jerusalem, which was to be in a few years; or of a preparation for death, and the last judgment, which lies in the righteousness of Christ imputed, and his grace imparted: and to have a comfortable view of the one, and a gracious experience of the other, as they will engage to the performance of good works, to which such are ready; so they make meet for the coming of Christ, be it in what way, and whensoever it will: and the rather, a concern should be had for such a preparation, because of the following reason, for the son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not ; in either of the above ways; (see Gill on Matthew 24:44).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 22-40 - Christ largely insisted upon this caution not to give way to disquieting, perplexing cares, Mt 6:25-34. The arguments here used ar for our encouragement to cast our care upon God, which is the right wa to get ease. As in our stature, so in our state, it is our wisdom to take it as it is. An eager, anxious pursuit of the things of thi world, even necessary things, ill becomes the disciples of Christ Fears must not prevail; when we frighten ourselves with thoughts of evil to come, and put ourselves upon needless cares how to avoid it. I we value the beauty of holiness, we shall not crave the luxuries of life. Let us then examine whether we belong to this little flock Christ is our Master, and we are his servants; not only workin servants, but waiting servants. We must be as men that wait for their lord, that sit up while he stays out late, to be ready to receive him In this Christ alluded to his own ascension to heaven, his coming to call his people to him by death, and his return to judge the world. We are uncertain as to the time of his coming to us, we should therefor be always ready. If men thus take care of their houses, let us be thu wise for our souls. Be ye therefore ready also; as ready as the goo man of the house would be, if he knew at what hour the thief woul come.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ υμεις 5210 P-2NP ουν 3767 CONJ γινεσθε 1096 5737 V-PNM-2P ετοιμοι 2092 A-NPM οτι 3754 CONJ η 3739 R-DSF ωρα 5610 N-DSF ου 3756 PRT-N δοκειτε 1380 5719 V-PAI-2P ο 3588 T-NSM υιος 5207 N-NSM του 3588 T-GSM ανθρωπου 444 N-GSM ερχεται 2064 5736 V-PNI-3S
Robertson's NT Word Studies
12:40 {Be ye} (ginesqe). Present middle imperative, keep on becoming. {Cometh} (ercetai). Futuristic present indicative. See #Mt 24:43-51 for details in the comparison with Luke.
