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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Pray that this will not take place in winter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And pray that your flight will not be in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Pray that it may not happen in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pray that this will not occur in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And pray that it might not be in winter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And pray that your flight may not be in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, pray that it will not happen in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But pray that it may not happen in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But pray that it may not happen in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But pray that it may not happen in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Pray that it will not occur in winter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Pray it won’t happen in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pray it won&#8217t happen in winter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And pray ye that it be not in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Pray that it won't happen in winter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And pray ye that it be not in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Pray that it will not be in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Pray to God that these things will not happen in the winter! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Pray that it may not be in winter, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pray that your flight will not occur in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Pray that it may not be in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And pray that it won't be in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"But pray that it may not come in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Pray that your flight won’t be in the winter. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and pray that your flight may not be in winter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And pray that it might not be in winter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and pray ye that your flight may not be in winter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And pray ye that your flight be not of winter.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But pray ye, that these things happen not in winter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Truly, pray that these things may not happen in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Pray that this does not happen in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Pray that it may not be in winter.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Pray that your flight may not be in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Pray that your flight will not be in the winter.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And pray that your flight may not be in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But pray that your flight may not be in the winter.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And pray that your flight be not in winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />pray that your flight be not in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"But pray that it may not come in the winter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And pray that it be not in winter;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But pray that your flight may not be in the winter;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/13-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4441" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">The Abomination of Desolation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">Pray</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</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/1096.htm" title="1096: genētai (V-ASM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">this will not occur</a> <a href="/greek/5494.htm" title="5494: cheimōnos (N-GMS) -- From a derivative of cheo, meaning a storm; by implication, the rainy season, i.e. Winter.">in the winter.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">19</span>For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-20.htm">Matthew 24:20</a></span><br />Pray that your flight will not occur in the winter or on the Sabbath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Luke 21:36</a></span><br />So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-23.htm">Luke 21:23</a></span><br />How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-19.htm">Matthew 24:19</a></span><br />How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-22.htm">Luke 21:22</a></span><br />For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-21.htm">Matthew 24:21</a></span><br />For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Luke 21:21</a></span><br />Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Matthew 24:22</a></span><br />If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20</a></span><br />But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a></span><br />So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a></span><br />They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-27.htm">Daniel 9:27</a></span><br />And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a></span><br />“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-7.htm">Jeremiah 30:7</a></span><br />How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-2.htm">Zechariah 14:2</a></span><br />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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And pray you that your flight be not in the winter.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/mark/11-25.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/mark/13-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/24-20.htm">Winter</a> <a href="/mark/5-7.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/mark/13-19.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/10-22.htm">Winter</a> <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/13-9.htm">the persecutions for the gospel;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/13-10.htm">that the gospel must be preached to all nations;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/13-24.htm">and the manner of his coming to judgment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/13-32.htm">the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Pray</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of prayer in the life of believers. In the context of <a href="/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a>, Jesus is speaking about the coming tribulations and the need for vigilance and spiritual preparedness. Prayer is a means of seeking divine intervention and guidance. Throughout the Bible, prayer is a recurring theme, seen in the lives of figures like Daniel (<a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a>) and Jesus Himself (<a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a>).<p><b>that this will not occur</b><br>The "this" refers to the events of the tribulation and the destruction of Jerusalem, which Jesus is prophesying. The urgency in Jesus' words suggests the severity of the events to come. Historically, the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 by the Romans was a catastrophic event for the Jewish people. Jesus' prophecy serves as a warning and a call to seek God's mercy.<p><b>in the winter</b><br>Winter in the region of Judea can be harsh, with cold temperatures and difficult travel conditions. This phrase highlights the practical difficulties that would be faced during a time of flight or escape. The mention of winter underscores the compassion of Jesus, who is concerned for the well-being of His followers. In a broader biblical context, winter can symbolize a time of hardship or trial, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/74-17.htm">Psalm 74:17</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, providing prophetic teaching to His disciples about future events, including the destruction of the temple and the end times.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, who are being prepared for future trials and tribulations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_winter_season.htm">The Winter Season</a></b><br>A time of year mentioned by Jesus, symbolizing potential hardship and difficulty during the prophesied events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayer.htm">The Importance of Prayer</a></b><br>Jesus emphasizes prayer as a means of seeking God's guidance and protection during difficult times. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a strong prayer life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_trials.htm">Preparedness for Trials</a></b><br>The mention of winter symbolizes potential hardships. Christians should be spiritually prepared for challenges, understanding that trials can come unexpectedly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god's_timing.htm">Reliance on God's Timing</a></b><br>The call to pray about the timing of events highlights the need to trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when circumstances seem unfavorable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_prophetic_warnings.htm">Awareness of Prophetic Warnings</a></b><br>Jesus' teachings in <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a> serve as a reminder to be aware of and heed prophetic warnings, staying alert to the signs of the times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>In times of trial, believers should support one another, recognizing that communal prayer and encouragement are vital for enduring hardships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_in_jesus'_final_hours.htm">What events occurred during Jesus' final hours?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_reward_awaits_those_who_overcome.htm">Where is Jesus expected to return?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/crucified_before_or_after_passover_meal.htm">Was Jesus crucified before or after the Passover meal? Mark suggests after (Mark 14:12-17), while John indicates before (John 13:29-30, 18:28, 19:14).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</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>(18) <span class= "bld">Pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.</span>--Note St. Mark's omission of "nor on the Sabbath day," which is prominent in St. Matthew's report, as characteristic of a Gospel for Gentile readers.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And pray ye that it be not in the winter</span>. According to the best authorities, "your flight" (<span class="greek">ἡ φυγὴ ὑμῶν</span>) is omitted, but the meaning remains very much the same. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/24-20.htm">Matthew 24:20</a>) adds, "neither on a sabbath." But this would be comparatively of little interest to those to whom St. Mark was writing. Our Lord thus specifies the winter, because at that season, on account of the cold and snow, flight would be attended with special difficulty and hardship, and would be almost impossible for the aged and infirm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/13-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Pray</span><br /><span class="grk">προσεύχεσθε</span> <span class="translit">(proseuchesthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it will not occur</span><br /><span class="grk">γένηται</span> <span class="translit">(genētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the winter.</span><br /><span class="grk">χειμῶνος</span> <span class="translit">(cheimōnos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5494.htm">Strong's 5494: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of cheo, meaning a storm; by implication, the rainy season, i.e. Winter.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/13-18.htm">Mark 13:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/13-18.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 13:18 Pray that your flight won't be (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/13-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 13:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 13:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/13-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 13:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 13:19" /></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>