'Be Ready' in the Bible

Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him.

You too, be continually ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”

I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Even now you are still not ready.

That is why I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you [before I come] and make arrangements in advance for this generous, previously promised gift of yours, so that it would be ready, not as something extorted [or wrung out of you], but as a [voluntary and] generous gift.

But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.