And if he shall come in the second watch,.... Of the night, that is, after nine o'clock, or any time between nine or twelve; for the second watch was from nine o'clock till twelve; and this was coming early from an entertainment, or a wedding, which were commonly kept in the night, and late;or come in the third watch, or after twelve o'clock, or any time between twelve and three; for the third watch was from twelve o'clock to three, which was late; See Gill on "Mt 14:25" The Persic version reads, "in the second, or third part of the night"; and the Ethiopic version, "in the second or third hour of the night";and find them so.
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Luke 12:38
Luke 12:38
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