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And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to be fulfilled?” <a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?” <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Tell us when these things will be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be accomplished?" <a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? <a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a> “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?” <a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Tell us, when will these things come about, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?” <a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?” <a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be fulfilled?” <a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be fulfilled?” <a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished? ” <a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to take place?&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when these things are all about to be accomplished? <a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They asked, "When will these things happen? What will be the sign that they are about to take place?" <a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when these things are all about to be accomplished? <a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Tell us, when will this happen? What will be the sign when all this will come to an end?" <a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Tell us when this will be," they said, "and tell us what will happen to show that the time has come for all these things to take place." <a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign when these things will be put into effect?" <a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?? <a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a> "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that all these things are about to take place?" <a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are all about to be fulfilled?" <a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Tell us, when will these things be? and what will be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Tell us, When will these things be? and what will be the sign when all these predictions are on the point of being fulfilled?" <a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a> “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are all about to be fulfilled?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Tell us when these things will be? And what [is] the sign when all these may be about to be fulfilled?” <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Tell us when these things will be, and what will be the sign when all these things are going to be accomplished?" <a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Tell us when these things shall be? and what is the sign when all these may be about to be fulfilled?' <a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Say to us, when shall be these things? and what the sign when all these be about to be finished?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall begin to be fulfilled? <a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things will begin to be fulfilled?” <a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a> “Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will there be when all these things are about to come to an end?” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Tell us when these things will happen, and what is the sign when all these things are about to be fulfilled? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign when all these things are near to being fulfilled?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished? <a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Tell us, when these things shall be? and what shall be the sign when all these things may be about to have an end? <a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Tell us, when shall these things be? and what is the sign when all these things shall come to pass? <a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when shall this happen? and what will be the sign that this is going to be accomplished? <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Tell us, When will these things be? and what will be the sign when all these predictions are on the point of being fulfilled?" <a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "Tell us, when shall these things be? and what is the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?" <a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> saying, Tell us when these things shall be, and what shall be the sign when all these things are to be accomplished. <a href="/parallel/mark/13-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4318" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Temple Destruction Foretold</a> …3While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, 4<a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipon (V-AMA-2S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">“Tell</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/4219.htm" title="4219: pote (Conj) -- When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time.">when will</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">happen?</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what will be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-NNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">sign</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">they</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellē (V-PSA-3S) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">are about</a> <a href="/greek/4931.htm" title="4931: synteleisthai (V-PNM/P) -- To bring to an end, fulfill, accomplish. From sun and teleo; to complete entirely; generally, to execute.">to be fulfilled?”</a> 5Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3</a> While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” <a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Luke 21:7</a> “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” <a href="/daniel/12-6.htm">Daniel 12:6-7</a> One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?” / And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Acts 1:6-7</a> So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” / Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1-2</a> Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10-11</a> And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” / Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:1-3</a> Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers, / not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come. / Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Matthew 24:36</a> No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. <a href="/luke/17-20.htm">Luke 17:20-21</a> When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs. / Nor will people say, ‘Look, here it is,’ or ‘There it is.’ For you see, the kingdom of God is in your midst.” <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-27</a> Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. / Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. / Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. ... <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Revelation 1:1</a> This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-32</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. / I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. ... <a href="/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1-2</a> Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence. / For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?<a href="/daniel/12-6.htm">Daniel 12:6,8</a> And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? … <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3</a> And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?<a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Luke 21:7</a> And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-34.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Point</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-13.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/mark/8-12.htm">Sign</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-30.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Point</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Sign</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 13</div>1. <a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 9. <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">the persecutions for the gospel;</a> 10. <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">that the gospel must be preached to all nations;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;</a> 24. <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">and the manner of his coming to judgment;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Tell us, when will these things happen? This question is posed by the disciples in response to Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple was central to Jewish worship and identity, making its destruction a significant event. Historically, this prophecy was fulfilled in AD 70 when the Romans destroyed the Temple. The disciples' inquiry reflects a common Jewish expectation of signs preceding significant divine interventions. This question also echoes the human desire to understand God's timeline, a theme present throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/daniel/12-6.htm">Daniel 12:6-7</a>, where Daniel asks about the end times.And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled? The disciples seek specific signs that would indicate the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God provides signs to His people, as seen in the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-11) or the signs of the Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14, 9</a>:6). In the context of <a href="/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a>, Jesus later describes various signs, such as wars, earthquakes, and false prophets, which are often interpreted as both immediate and eschatological. This dual fulfillment is a common biblical pattern, where prophecies have both a near and a far application, pointing to events in the disciples' lifetime and the ultimate return of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to His disciples' questions about the future and the end times. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are asking Him about the timing and signs of the events He has just described. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> The location where Jesus is speaking to His disciples, a significant place in biblical prophecy and eschatology. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city that is central to the events Jesus is prophesying about, particularly concerning its destruction and future significance. 5. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The period Jesus is referring to, involving significant prophetic events leading to His second coming.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a> Jesus' prophecy invites believers to study and understand biblical prophecy, recognizing its importance in God's plan. <a href="/topical/w/watchfulness_and_readiness.htm">Watchfulness and Readiness</a> Jesus emphasizes the need for His followers to be watchful and ready for His return, living in a state of spiritual preparedness. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the uncertainty of timing, believers are called to trust in God's sovereign control over history and future events. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_signs.htm">Discernment of Signs</a> Christians are encouraged to discern the signs of the times, being aware of the spiritual and moral climate of the world. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a> The promise of Jesus' return provides hope and assurance, motivating believers to live faithfully and share the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 13</a> <a href="/q/when_will_the_fullness_of_time_occur.htm">When will the fullness of time occur?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_there_so_many_mass_shootings.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Lift Up Your Heads'?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_know_all_things.htm">Did Jesus know everything? (John 21:17 vs. Mark 13:32)</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_mark_13_30_with_time_passed.htm">In Mark 13:30, Jesus says 'this generation shall not pass' before these events happen; how do we reconcile this statement with the centuries that have passed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) When shall these things be?--Note, as, perhaps, characteristic of a Gospel written for Gentiles, the use of the vaguer words for the more definite "sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world," in <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm" title="And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the world?">Matthew 24:3</a>. <a href="/commentaries/mark/13-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Tell Εἰπὸν (Eipon) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. us, ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. when {will} πότε (pote) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_4219.htm">Strong's 4219: </a> When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time. all these things ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. happen? ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. what [will be] τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sign σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. that ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. [they] ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. are about μέλλῃ (mellē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. to be fulfilled?” συντελεῖσθαι (synteleisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> To bring to an end, fulfill, accomplish. From sun and teleo; to complete entirely; generally, to execute. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/13-4.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 13:4 Tell us when will these things be? 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