Mark 13
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Signs of the End
1As Yeshua was going out of the Temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look! What stones and what buildings!”
2Yeshua said to him, “You see these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left upon another. Every one will be torn down!”
3As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the Temple, Peter, Jacob, John, and Andrew were questioning Him privately,
4“Tell us, when will these things happen? What will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?”
5Yeshua began to tell them, “Watch out that no one leads you astray!
6Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and they will lead many astray.
7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed, for this must happen but it is not yet the end.
8For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines. These things are only the beginning of birth pains.
9“Watch out for yourselves! They will hand you over to the courts, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will stand before governors and kings because of Me, as a witness to them.
10The Good News must first be proclaimed to all the nations.
11When they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Say whatever is given to you in that hour, for it is not you who speaks but the Ruach ha-Kodesh.
12Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. And children will rise up against parents and have them put to death.
13And you will be hated by all because of My name, but the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
Birth Pangs Before Deliverance
14“But when you see ‘the abomination of desolation’ standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.
15The one on the roof must not go down, nor enter to take anything out of his house.
16And the one in the field must not turn back to get his cloak.
17Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!
18Pray that it will not happen in winter.
19“For in those days there will be trouble such as has never happened, not since the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will.
20And unless Adonai had cut short those days, no one would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He cut short the days.
21“And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here’s the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there He is!’ do not believe it.
22For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and show signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the chosen.
23So be careful! See, I have told you everything beforehand.”
Messianic Victory
24“But in those days, after that trouble, ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,
25and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.’
26And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory.
27Then He will send out the angels and will gather together His chosen from the four winds, from the end of the earth, to the end of heaven.”
Keep Watch
28“Now learn the parable from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.
29So also, when you see all these things happening, know that it is near, at the door.
30Amen, I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things happen.
31Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
32But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven nor the Son, except the Father.
33“Keep on the lookout! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time is.
34It is like a man away on a journey. After leaving his house and putting his servants in charge and giving each his task, he also commanded the doorkeeper to watch.
35Therefore stay alert, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the early morning.
36So watch in case, coming suddenly, he finds you asleep.
37What I say to you I say to all: ‘Stay alert!’”
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Mark 13
13
Jesus Speaks about the Future
1As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, “Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls.”
2Jesus replied, “Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!”
3Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John, and Andrew came to him privately and asked him, 4“Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to be fulfilled?”
5Jesus replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, 6for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’#13:6 Greek claiming, ‘I am.’ They will deceive many. 7And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. 8Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.
9 “When these things begin to happen, watch out! You will be handed over to the local councils and beaten in the synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. # 13:9 Or But this will be your testimony against them. 10For the Good News must first be preached to all nations.#13:10 Or all peoples. 11But when you are arrested and stand trial, don’t worry in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that time, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
12 “A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. 13And everyone will hate you because you are my followers.#13:13 Greek on account of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
14 “The day is coming when you will see the sacrilegious object that causes desecration # 13:14a Greek the abomination of desolation. See Dan 9:27; 11:31; 12:11. standing where he#13:14b Or it. should not be.” (Reader, pay attention!) “Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. 15A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. 16A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat. 17How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. 18And pray that your flight will not be in winter. 19For there will be greater anguish in those days than at any time since God created the world. And it will never be so great again. 20In fact, unless the Lord shortens that time of calamity, not a single person will survive. But for the sake of his chosen ones he has shortened those days.
21 “Then if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah,’ or ‘There he is,’ don’t believe it. 22For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones. 23Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of time!
24 “At that time, after the anguish of those days,
the sun will be darkened,
the moon will give no light,
25 the stars will fall from the sky,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. # 13:24-25 See Isa 13:10; 34:4; Joel 2:10.
26 Then everyone will see the Son of Man # 13:26a “Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for himself. coming on the clouds with great power and glory.#13:26b See Dan 7:13. 27And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world#13:27 Greek from the four winds.—from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.
28 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. 29In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that his return is very near, right at the door. 30I tell you the truth, this generation#13:30 Or this age, or this nation. will not pass from the scene before all these things take place. 31Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
32 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. 33And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert#13:33 Some manuscripts add and pray.!
34 “The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. 35You, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know when the master of the household will return—in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak. 36Don’t let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning. 37I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for him!”
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