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But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!” <a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left here upon a stone, which shall not be thrown down." <a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. <a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another, which will not be torn down.” <a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus said to him, &#8220Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another which will not be torn down.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another which will not be torn down.” <a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another which will not be torn down.” <a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus replied to him, “You see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another which will not be torn down!” <a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another—all will be thrown down.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to him, &#8220Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here on another that will not be thrown down!&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down. <a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus replied, "Do you see these huge buildings? They will certainly be torn down! Not one stone will be left in place." <a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down. <a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said to him, "Do you see these large buildings? Not one of these stones will be left on top of another. Each one will be torn down." <a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered, "You see these great buildings? Not a single stone here will be left in its place; every one of them will be thrown down." <a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Do you see these large buildings?" Jesus responded. "Not one stone here will be left on another that will not be torn down." <a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Do you see all these great buildings?? Jesus replied. ?Not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.? <a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!" <a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone on another, which will not be thrown down." <a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus answering said to him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "You see all these great buildings?" Jesus replied; "not one stone will be left here upon another--not thrown down." <a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone on another, which will not be thrown down.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus answering said to him, “See these great buildings? There may not be left a stone on a stone that may not be thrown down.” <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left here upon a stone, which shall not be thrown down." <a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus answering said to him, 'Seest thou these great buildings? there may not be left a stone upon a stone, that may not be thrown down.' <a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having answered, said to him, Seest thou these great buildings? stone upon stone shall not be left which shall not be loosed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus answering, said to him: Seest thou all these great buildings? There shall not be left a stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down. <a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in response, Jesus said to him: “Do you see all these great buildings? There shall not be left stone upon stone, which is not torn down.” <a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be one stone left upon another that will not be thrown down.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? Not a stone shall be left here upon another stone, which shall not be torn down. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There is not left here one stone standing upon another that will not be pulled down.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus answering, said to him: Do you see these great buildings? There shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus responding said to him, <FR>Do you see these great buildings? stone may not be left upon stone, which may not be thrown down.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus answering said to him, Beholdest thou these magnificent structures? there shall not be left one stone upon another which shall not be thrown down. <a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus answer'd him, you see this magnificent structure, which shall not be left till it be all demolished, one stone after another. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "You see all these great buildings?" Jesus replied; "not one stone will be left here upon another--not thrown down." <a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him, <FR>"Do you see these great buildings? There shall not be left here a stone upon a stone, which shall not be thrown down."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus answering said unto him, <FR>Thou seest these grand buildings: <Fr>but<FR> there shall not be left one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/13-2.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=4299" 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> 1As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” 2<a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: Blepeis (V-PIA-2S) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">“Do you see</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautas (DPro-AFP) -- This; he, she, it. ">all these</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalas (Adj-AFP) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3619.htm" title="3619: oikodomas (N-AFP) -- Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation.">buildings?” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">replied.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">“Not one</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithos (N-NMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">stone</a> <a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">here</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphethē (V-ASP-3S) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">will be left</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithon (N-AMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">another;</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">every one</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2647.htm" title="2647: katalythē (V-ASP-3S) -- From kata and luo; to loosen down, i.e. to demolish; specially to halt for the night.">will be thrown down.” </a> 3While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,…<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/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a> “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/luke/21-6.htm">Luke 21:6</a> “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/jeremiah/7-14.htm">Jeremiah 7:14</a> therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers. <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18</a> “Micah the Moreshite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah and told all the people of Judah that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.’ <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Micah 3:12</a> Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">1 Kings 9:7-8</a> then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ <a href="/2_kings/25-9.htm">2 Kings 25:9-10</a> He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. / And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-20.htm">2 Chronicles 7:20-21</a> then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ <a href="/isaiah/64-10.htm">Isaiah 64:10-11</a> Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. / Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. <a href="/lamentations/2-7.htm">Lamentations 2:7</a> The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. <a href="/ezekiel/7-20.htm">Ezekiel 7:20-22</a> His beautiful ornaments they transformed into pride and used them to fashion their vile images and detestable idols. Therefore I will make these into something unclean for them. / And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. / I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it. <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a> 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="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Zechariah 11:1</a> Open your doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may consume your cedars! <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37-38</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus answering said to him, See you these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone on another, that shall not be thrown down.there.<a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">1 Kings 9:7,8</a> Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people: … <a href="/2_chronicles/7-20.htm">2 Chronicles 7:20,21</a> Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a byword among all nations… <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18</a> Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spake to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Zion shall be plowed like a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Buildings</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-9.htm">Left</a> <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Overturned</a> <a href="/matthew/26-45.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/mark/8-23.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/mark/12-10.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Torn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/7-48.htm">Buildings</a> <a href="/mark/13-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Left</a> <a href="/titus/1-11.htm">Overturned</a> <a href="/mark/14-41.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Seest</a> <a href="/mark/15-46.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Torn</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>“Do you see all these great buildings?” In this phrase, Jesus is addressing His disciples as they leave the temple in Jerusalem. The temple was a magnificent structure, known for its grandeur and beauty, and was a symbol of Jewish religious life. Herod the Great had expanded and renovated the temple, making it one of the most impressive buildings of the ancient world. The disciples, like many Jews of the time, would have been in awe of its splendor. This question sets the stage for Jesus to make a profound prophetic statement about the future of the temple and Jerusalem.Jesus replied. This indicates that Jesus is responding to the disciples' admiration of the temple. His response is not just a casual comment but a significant prophetic declaration. Jesus often used such moments to teach deeper spiritual truths and to prepare His followers for future events. His reply is a direct revelation of what is to come, emphasizing His role as a prophet and the Son of God who knows the future.“Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” This prophecy was fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans, led by General Titus, destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. The destruction was so complete that the temple was dismantled stone by stone, fulfilling Jesus' words precisely. This event marked a significant turning point in Jewish history, as the temple was the center of worship and sacrifice. Theologically, this prophecy signifies the end of the old covenant system and the establishment of the new covenant through Jesus Christ. It also serves as a warning of judgment and a call to recognize Jesus as the true temple and the cornerstone of faith. This prophecy is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a> and <a href="/luke/21-6.htm">Luke 21:6</a>, highlighting its importance in the synoptic gospels.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples about the future destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> They are with Jesus, marveling at the grandeur of the temple buildings, prompting Jesus' prophetic response. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> A magnificent structure and the center of Jewish worship, it symbolizes religious pride and national identity for the Jewish people. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the temple is located, significant in Jewish history and prophecy. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophecy_of_destruction.htm">The Prophecy of Destruction</a> Jesus foretells the complete destruction of the temple, which historically occurred in AD 70 when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/impermanence_of_earthly_structures.htm">Impermanence of Earthly Structures</a> Earthly achievements and structures, no matter how grand, are temporary. Our focus should be on eternal things. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus' prophecy about the temple's destruction was fulfilled, affirming His role as a true prophet and the reliability of His words. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_repentance.htm">Judgment and Repentance</a> The destruction of the temple serves as a reminder of God's judgment against sin and the need for repentance. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ.htm">Hope in Christ</a> While earthly temples may fall, believers have a permanent hope in Christ, who is the cornerstone of our faith. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparedness.htm">Spiritual Preparedness</a> Just as the disciples were warned of coming destruction, we must be spiritually prepared for the trials and changes in our own lives.<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/why_do_gospels_have_later_details.htm">Why do the Gospels contain anachronistic details suggesting they were written later?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_wailing_wall_important.htm">What is the significance of the Wailing Wall?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_preterism_mean.htm">What does Preterism mean?</a> <a href="/q/was_it_the_year_ad_70.htm">Was it the year AD 70?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - There shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down. The word (ῶδε) "here" is rightly inserted; and the prophecy is justified by scientific investigation. The expression is not hyperbolic. Modern investigation shows that the present wall has been rebuilt, probably on the foundation of the older One. <a href="/commentaries/mark/13-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Do you see Βλέπεις (Blepeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. [all] these ταύτας (tautas) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. great μεγάλας (megalas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. buildings?” οἰκοδομάς (oikodomas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3619.htm">Strong's 3619: </a> Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Not [one] οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. stone λίθος (lithos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. here ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. will be left ἀφεθῇ (aphethē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [another]; λίθον (lithon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. [every one] ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. will be toppled.” καταλυθῇ (katalythē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2647.htm">Strong's 2647: </a> From kata and luo; to loosen down, i.e. to demolish; specially to halt for the night. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/13-2.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 13:2 Jesus said to him Do you see (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/13-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 13:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 13:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/13-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 13:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 13:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>