Luke 9:52

9:52 He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,

Luke 12:40

12:40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

12:47 That servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or do what his master asked will receive a severe beating.

14:17 At the time for the banquet he sent his slave to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, because everything is now ready.’