## translationWords

* [[en:tw:lord]]
* [[en:tw:sonofman]]

## translationNotes

* Jesus tells his disciples how to get ready for his return.
* **the thief** - Jesus is saying he will come when people are not expecting him, not that he will come to steal.
* **he would have been on guard** - "he would have guarded his house" to keep it safe
* **and would not have allowed his house to be broken into** - "he would not have allowed anyone to get into his house to steal things" (See: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive]])