Matthew 24:43 Meaning

The fourth motive, set down in an example, teaches us in sense thus much: if men will watch for the avoiding of temporal inconveniences, much more should Christ’s disciples watch to eschew eternal destruction: and if they do not watch, then the world’s diligence in worldly things will condemn their negligence in spiritual things.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:43 Meaning – But know this

This lesson is enforced by three parables. The first is that of the wise servant (Matthew 24:43-51). Mark 13:35-37 and Luke 21:36 both have the warning, but not the parables. Luke has indeed in another connection a parable much like the first Luke 12:39-46.

Robertson, A.T. – Commentary on Matthew  in The Bible for Home & School  (1911)