# it could be in the evening

"he could return in the evening"

# rooster crows

The rooster is a bird that "crows" very early in the morning by making a loud call.

# find you sleeping

Here Jesus speaks of not being ready as "sleeping." AT: "find you not ready for his return" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/watch]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lord]]