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Mark 13

Mark 13:4

Temple Destruction and Other Signs · Mark 13:1–8
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Translations

Modern
“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”
Traditional
Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
Literal
“Tell us when these things will be, and what is the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?”
Latin
Dic nobis, quando ista fient? et quod signum erit, quando hæc omnia incipient consummari?

Original

Greek
English
“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”

Notes

Mark 13:3–4

  • Andrew appeared here with the trio, Peter, James, and John (5:37; 9:2; 14:33) completing the two sets of brothers (1:16–20; 3:16–18).

  • The prediction of Jesus inspired two questions from the disciples. Although some scholars argue that the second question goes beyond the first in looking to the coming of the Son of Man at the end of the age, it is best to interpret these two questions as focusing on the time and the sign associated with the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple (compare 13:29–30; Luke 21:7).

    These questions follow naturally from the prediction of Jesus in Mark 13:2. The disciples wanted to know the sign to have a warning so they would be ready for all these events.

Mark 13:1–37

This passage brings to a conclusion the section begun at 11:1. Israel did not produce spiritual fruit (11:12–26; 12:38–40). Its leaders were opposed to God's chosen one, the Christ (11:1–11, 27–33; 12:13–17, 18–27). This would result in judgment and the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:1–8 Luke 21:5–9

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Andrew, the Apostle Antichrist Apocalyptic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, the Apostle Mark, Gospel of Mount of Olives New Jerusalem Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Tribulation

Topics

Andrew: Asks the Master Privately About the Destruction of the Temple Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Peter of the Prophecy of Jesus Concerning his Second Coming Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Sign: A Miracle to Confirm Faith Signs