32 “But as for the date or time when all this will happen, only the father knows that—even the son and messengers don’t know.[ref] 33 So watch out, observe current events, and be praying, because you won’t know exactly when all this will happen. 34 It can all be compared to a man who was about to leave his house and go on a trip. Before he leaves, he gives certain jobs and responsibilities to his various slaves, and instructs his security guard to stay alert.[ref] 35 So you all watch and stay alert, because you don’t know when the master of the house might return—perhaps one evening or at midnight, or at dawn or maybe mid-morning. 36 You certainly don’t want to be caught napping when he comes. 37 And what I’m telling you now, I tell everyone: stay alert and watch.”