Then, after making a comparison between the destruction of the wicked world of mankind in Noah’s day and the destruction that would take place during “the presence of the Son of man, ” Jesus stated:“ Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. ” ​ — Matthew 24: 39, 42.
Seejärel, kui ta oli võrrelnud Noa päevade pahelise maailma hävitamist selle hävinguga, mis leiab aset „Inimese Poja tulemise ” ajal, lausus ta:„ Siis valvake, sest te ei tea, mil päeval teie Issand tuleb! ”.