36 “No one knows the exact day or time—not even the messengers in the heavens or the son—only the father knows it. 37 [ref]The coming of humanity’s child will be just like it was in Noah’s time. 38 In the days leading up to the flood, people were eating and drinking, and marrying and getting engaged—right until the very day that Noah entered the barge. 39 [ref]They didn’t realise that anything was coming until the flood came and took everything away. It’ll be just like that at the coming of humanity’s child. 40 Two people will be working out on the farm—one will be taken and one left behind. 41 Two people will be grinding grain—one will be taken and one left behind. 42 So be watching, because none of you know exactly when your master will return. 43 [ref]But you do know that if the home-owner knew when the thief would come, he would be there watching and not allow the thief to break into the house. 44 Because of that, you all should also be ready because otherwise you wouldn’t realise that humanity’s child is coming at that time.