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Matthew 24:17

Command Preparation and Readiness

"Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house."

— Matthew 24:17

Jesus emphasizing the urgency of escape

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 24, v.17

Matthew 5:44

"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

Matthew 5:48

"Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Matthew 7:12

"Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."

Same theme (Preparation and Readiness) in other Gospels

John 2:4

"Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come."

John 6:10

"Have the people sit down."