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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><title>Mark 13 Catholic Public Domain Version</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/mark/13.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/mark/13-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">CPDV</a> > Mark 13</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="../menu.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../mark/12.htm" title="Mark 12">◄</a> Mark 13 <a href="../mark/14.htm" title="Mark 14">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">Catholic Public Domain Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/parallel/mark/13-1.htm" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Verses"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><A name="2"></a><p class="hdg">Temple Destruction and Other Signs<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24:1–8</a>; <a href ="../luke/21.htm#5">Luke 21:5–9</a>)</span><p><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>And as he was departing from the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, observe these fine stones and fine structures.” <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>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.”<p> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>And as he sat at the Mount of Olives, opposite the temple, Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew questioned him privately. <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>“Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things will begin to be fulfilled?” <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>And Jesus, answering, began to say to them: “See to it that no one leads you astray. <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>For many will come in my name, saying, ‘For I am he,’ and they will lead many astray. <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>But when you will have heard of wars and rumors of wars, you should not be afraid. For these things must be, but the end is not so soon. <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom over kingdom, and there shall be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are but the beginning of the sorrows.<p> <A name="10"></a><p class="hdg">Witnessing to All Nations<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../matthew/24.htm#9">Matthew 24:9–14</a>; <a href ="../luke/21.htm#10">Luke 21:10–19</a>)</span><p><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>But see to yourselves. For they will hand you over to councils, and in the synagogues you will be beaten, and you shall stand before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony for them.<p> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>And the Gospel must first be preached to all nations. <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>And when they have seized you and handed you over, do not consider in advance what to say. But whatever will be given you in that hour, say that. For you will not be speaking, but the Holy Spirit. <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Then brother will betray brother to death, and the father, a son; and children will rise up against their parents and will bring about their death. <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>And you will be hated by all for the sake of my name. But whoever will have persevered unto the end, the same will be saved.<p> <A name="15"></a><p class="hdg">The Abomination of Desolation<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../matthew/24.htm#15">Matthew 24:15–25</a>; <a href ="../luke/21.htm#20">Luke 21:20–24</a>)</span><p><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Then, when you have seen the abomination of desolation, standing where it ought not to be, let the reader understand: then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>And let whoever is on the rooftop not descend to the house, nor enter so as to take anything from the house. <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>And let whoever may be in the field not return to take his garment. <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>But woe to those who are pregnant or nursing in those days. <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Truly, pray that these things may not happen in winter. <A name="20"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>For those days shall have such tribulations as have not been since the beginning of the creation that God founded, even until now, and shall not be. <A name="21"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would be saved. But, for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened the days. <A name="22"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>And then, if anyone will have said to you: ‘Behold, here is the Christ. Behold, in that place.’ Do not believe it. <A name="23"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>For false Christs and false prophets will rise up, and they will present signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if it were possible, even the elect. <A name="24"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Therefore, you must take heed. Behold, I have foretold all to you.<p> <A name="25"></a><p class="hdg">The Return of the Son of Man<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../matthew/24.htm#26">Matthew 24:26–31</a>; <a href ="../luke/21.htm#25">Luke 21:25–28</a>)</span><p><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give her splendor. <A name="26"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>And the stars of heaven will be falling down, and the powers that are in heaven will be moved. <A name="27"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>And then they shall see the Son of man arriving on the clouds, with great power and glory. <A name="28"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>And then he will send his Angels, and gather together his elect, from the four winds, from the limits of the earth, to the limits of heaven.<p> <A name="29"></a><p class="hdg">The Lesson of the Fig Tree<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../matthew/24.htm#32">Matthew 24:32–35</a>; <a href ="../luke/21.htm#29">Luke 21:29–33</a>)</span><p><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Now from the fig tree discern a parable. When its branch becomes tender and the foliage has been formed, you know that summer is very near. <A name="30"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>So also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that it is very near, even at the doors. <A name="31"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>Amen I say to you, that this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things have happened. <A name="32"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass away.<p> <A name="33"></a><p class="hdg">Readiness at Any Hour<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../matthew/24.htm#36">Matthew 24:36–51</a>; <a href ="../luke/12.htm#35">Luke 12:35–48</a>)</span><p><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>But concerning that day or hour, no one knows, neither the Angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.<p> <A name="34"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>Take heed, be vigilant, and pray. For you do not know when the time may be. <A name="35"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>It is like a man who, setting out on a sojourn, left behind his house, and gave his servants authority over every work, and instructed the doorkeeper to stand watch. <A name="36"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>Therefore, be vigilant, for you do not know when the lord of the house may arrive: in the evening, or in the middle of the night, or at first light, or in the morning. <A name="37"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>Otherwise, when he will have arrived unexpectedly, he may find you sleeping. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/13-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>But what I say to you, I say to all: Be vigilant.”<p><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Catholic Public Domain Version<br><br>Section Headings Courtesy <a href="https://berean.bible">Berean Bible</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../mark/12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../mark/14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 14" /></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="/botmenubhchapnoad.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>