37. “When the Son of Man comes, it will be the same as what happened during Noah’s time.
38. In those days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving their children to be married right up to the day Noah entered the boat.
39. They knew nothing about what was happening until the flood came and destroyed them all. “It will be the same when the Son of Man comes.
40. Two men will be working together in the field. One will be taken and the other will be left.
41. Two women will be grinding grain with a mill. One will be taken and the other will be left.
42. “So always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come.
43. What would a homeowner do if he knew when a thief was coming? You know he would be ready and not let the thief break in.
44. So you also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at a time when you don’t expect him.