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I have warned you about this ahead of time!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But you take heed; I have foretold to you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But beware; I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But take heed; behold, I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But take heed; behold, I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But as for you, see! I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But be on your guard! That's why I am telling you these things now. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be on your guard! I have told you everything before it happens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be on your guard! I have told you everything ahead of time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So be on your guard! I've told you everything before it happens."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So be on your guard; See, I have told you everything in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But you watch. "I have told you all things beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But as for yourselves, be on your guard: I have forewarned you of everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But you watch. “Behold, I have told you all things beforehand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you, take heed; behold, I have foretold you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But you take heed; I have foretold to you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and ye, take heed; lo, I have foretold you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But see ye; behold, I have foretold you all things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Take you heed therefore; behold I have foretold you all things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, you must take heed. Behold, I have foretold all to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Be watchful! I have told it all to you beforehand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But be alert; I have already told you everything.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But you be careful; behold, I have told you everything in advance.<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 />“But pay attention; behold, I have anticipated this; I have told you everything.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But do you take heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But you see: behold, I have foretold you all things.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But be ye on your guard: lo! I have told you all things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />be you therefore upon your guard: remember I have forewarned you against all events.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But as for yourselves, be on your guard: I have forewarned you of everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But take heed; I have foretold you all things.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But do ye beware: behold, I have told you all before.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/13-23.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=4484" 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">22</span>For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepete (V-PMA-2P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">be on your guard;</a> <a href="/greek/4302.htm" title="4302: proeirēka (V-RIA-1S) -- To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.">I have told</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything in advance.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">24</span>But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;…<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/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25</a></span><br />See, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Luke 21:8</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-1.htm">John 16:1-4</a></span><br />“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away. / They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. / They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">2 Peter 3:17</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">1 John 2:26</a></span><br />I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-31</a></span><br />I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. / Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-5</a></span><br />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. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. / Do you not remember that I told you these things while I was still with you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3</a></span><br />Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Revelation 22:7</a></span><br />“Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a></span><br />Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17-21</a></span><br />“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a></span><br />Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Deuteronomy 18:22</a></span><br />When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a></span><br />“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But take you heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.</p><p class="hdg">take.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/13-5.htm">Mark 13:5,9,33</a></b></br> And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any <i>man</i> deceive you: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></b></br> Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Luke 21:8,34</a></b></br> And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am <i>Christ</i>; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them… </p><p class="hdg">behold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">Isaiah 44:7,8</a></b></br> And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/14-29.htm">John 14:29</a></b></br> And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/16-1.htm">John 16:1-4</a></b></br> These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Care</a> <a href="/mark/9-32.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/matthew/28-6.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/mark/13-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/mark/14-28.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/2-49.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/mark/14-42.htm">Yourselves</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>So be on your guard;</b><br>This phrase is a call to vigilance and preparedness. In the context of <a href="/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a>, Jesus is speaking about the end times and the signs that will precede His return. The exhortation to "be on your guard" is a warning to remain spiritually alert and discerning. This echoes the teachings found in other parts of the New Testament, such as <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>, where believers are urged to be sober-minded and watchful because of the adversary, the devil. The cultural context of the time included a heightened expectation of the Messiah and the fulfillment of prophecies, making vigilance crucial for discerning true signs from false ones.<p><b>I have told you everything in advance.</b><br>Here, Jesus emphasizes His role as a prophet and the divine foreknowledge He possesses. By stating that He has told them everything in advance, Jesus assures His disciples that nothing will occur outside of God's sovereign plan. This is consistent with the biblical theme of prophecy, where God reveals His plans to His people through His prophets, as seen in <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a>. The phrase also underscores the reliability and sufficiency of Jesus' teachings, encouraging believers to trust in His words and promises. This assurance is meant to provide comfort and confidence to the disciples, knowing that they are equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate future challenges.<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, Jesus is addressing His disciples, warning them about future events and encouraging them to remain vigilant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter, representing all believers who are called to heed His warnings and teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a></b><br>The location where Jesus delivers the Olivet Discourse, which includes this passage. It is a significant place for Jesus' teachings on the end times.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_in_faith.htm">Vigilance in Faith</a></b><br>Jesus' command to "be on your guard" emphasizes the importance of spiritual alertness. Believers are called to remain watchful and discerning in their faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_future_events.htm">Preparedness for Future Events</a></b><br>Jesus has provided His followers with knowledge of future events. This forewarning is meant to prepare believers, not to instill fear, but to encourage readiness and trust in God's sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_against_deception.htm">Discernment Against Deception</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a> includes warnings against false prophets and deceptive signs. Believers must cultivate discernment through Scripture and prayer to recognize and resist deception.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_jesus'_words.htm">Trust in Jesus' Words</a></b><br>Jesus assures His followers that He has told them "everything in advance." This underscores the reliability and sufficiency of His teachings for navigating the challenges of life and faith.<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/how_to_effectively_share_the_gospel.htm">Is wealth and fame appropriate for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_abraham's_life.htm">What are the key events in Abraham's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_all_stop_work_every_7th_day.htm">In Leviticus 23:3, how could an entire population realistically stop all work every seventh day without compromising essential services or survival needs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'coram_deo'_mean.htm">What does 'Leaven of the Pharisees' mean?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">Take ye heed.</span>--The repetition of the warning word, as in <a href="/mark/13-9.htm" title="But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.">Mark 13:9</a>, is peculiar to St. Mark.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But take ye heed</span> (<span class="greek">ὑμεῖς δὲ βλέπετε</span>). The "ye" is here emphatic. The disciples were around him, hanging upon his lips. But his admonition is meant for Christians everywhere, even to the end of the world. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/13-23.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">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be on your guard;</span><br /><span class="grk">βλέπετε</span> <span class="translit">(blepete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> </span><span class="str2">(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have told</span><br /><span class="grk">προείρηκα</span> <span class="translit">(proeirēka)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hymin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything {in advance}.</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντα</span> <span class="translit">(panta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/13-23.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 13:23 But you watch (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/13-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 13:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 13:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/13-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 13:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 13:24" /></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>