31. "But put God's kingdom first. Then those other things will also be given to you.
32. "Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
33. Sell what you own. Give to those who are poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out. Put away riches in heaven that will not be used up. There, no thief can come near it. There, no moth can destroy it.
34. Your heart will be where your riches are.
35. "Be dressed and ready to serve. Keep your lamps burning.
36. Be like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding dinner. When he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
37. "It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready when he comes. What I'm about to tell you is true. The master will then dress himself so he can serve them. He will have them take their places at the table. And he will come and wait on them.
38. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready. It will even be good if he comes very late at night.
39. "But here is what you must understand. Suppose the owner of the house knew at what hour the robber was coming. He would not have let his house be broken into.
40. You also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at an hour when you don't expect him."