Since the day of Jesus’ return is unknown, disciples must be ready at all times. They are ready when they keep watch. Keeping watch means to live in submission to God’s commands day by day (see Romans 13:11; 1 Corinthians 7:29–31; 1 Corinthians 10:11–13; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 5:9–10; 1 Thessalonians 5:8–11; 2 Thessalonians 2:13–15; James 5:7–9; 1 Peter 4:7–11).1
41 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one left.