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Behold, there!' you shall not believe it. <a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: <a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a> “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it. <a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ’; or, ‘Look, there He is’; do not believe it; <a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And then if anyone says to you, &#8216Behold, here is the Christ’ or, &#8216Behold, He is there’ do not believe him; <a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ’; or, ‘Behold, He is there’; do not believe him; <a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ’; or, ‘Behold, He is there’; do not believe him; <a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it; <a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Then if anyone tells you, ‘See, here is the Messiah! See, there! ’ do not believe it. <a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Then if anyone tells you, Look, here is the Messiah! Look—there!&#8217 do not believe it! <a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, Lo, there; believe it not: <a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If someone should say, "Here is the Messiah!" or "There he is!" don't believe it. <a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, Lo, there; believe it not: <a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "At that time don't believe anyone who tells you, 'Here is the Messiah!' or 'There he is!' <a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Then, if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Messiah!' or, 'Look, there he is!'--do not believe it. <a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> "At that time, if anyone says to you, 'Look! Here is the Messiah!', or, 'Look! There he is!' don't believe it, <a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At that time if anyone says to you, ?Look, here is the Christ!? or ?There He is!? do not believe it. <a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'Look, there he is!' do not believe him. <a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Christ.' or, 'Look, there.' do not believe it. <a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And then, if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or lo, he is there; believe him not. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "At that time if any one says to you, 'See, here is the Christ!' or 'See, He is there!' do not believe it. <a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Then if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ don’t believe it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And then, if any may say to you, Behold, here [is] the Christ, or, Behold, there, you may not believe; <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ! Behold, there!' you shall not believe it. <a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And then, if any may say to you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Lo, there, ye may not believe; <a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if any say to you, Behold, here Christ; or, behold, there; believe ye not:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; lo, he is here: do not believe. <a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And then, if anyone will have said to you: ‘Behold, here is the Christ. Behold, in that place.’ Do not believe it. <a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a> If anyone says to you then, ‘Look, here is the Messiah! Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And if anyone says to you at that time, ‘Look! Here is the Messiah!’ or ‘Look! There he is!’—do not believe it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then if any man should say to you, Behold, here is the Christ; or, behold, there; do not believe it. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Then, if a man shall say to you, 'Look, here is The Messiah, and 'Look, he is going there', you should not believe him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And then, if any one say to you: Lo! here is the Christ, or, Lo! there; believe him not. <a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And if then one may say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, Lo, there; believe not.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And then, if any man say to you, Lo, here is the Messiah! or, lo there! believe it not. <a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then if any one shall say to you, Christ is here, or, he is there, don't believe it. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "At that time if any one says to you, 'See, here is the Christ!' or 'See, He is there!' do not believe it. <a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And then, if any one shall say to you, 'Lo, here is the Christ!' or, 'Lo, there!' believe him not;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And then if any shall say to you, Behold, here <Fr>is<FR> the Christ, or, Behold, <Fr>He is<FR> there, believe <Fr>it<FR> not:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/13-21.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=4466" 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">The Abomination of Desolation</a> …20If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short. 21<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">At that time</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipē (V-ASA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">says</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">‘Look,</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 is</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ!’</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">or ‘There</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">He is!’</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/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuete (V-PMA-2P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">do not believe it.</a> 22For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.…<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/24-23.htm">Matthew 24:23-24</a> At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it. / For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/luke/17-23.htm">Luke 17:23</a> People will tell you, ‘Look, there He is!’ or ‘Look, here He is!’ Do not go out or chase after them. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-4</a> 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. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</a> The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. <a href="/revelation/13-13.htm">Revelation 13:13-14</a> And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. / Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. <a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Deuteronomy 13:1-3</a> If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, / and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, “Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them,” / you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul. <a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a> “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. <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6-7</a> They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Zechariah 13:2-3</a> And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. / And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a> 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. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And then if any man shall say to you, See, here is Christ; or, see, he is there; believe him not:<a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Deuteronomy 13:1-3</a> If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, … <a href="/matthew/24-5.htm">Matthew 24:5,23-25</a> For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many… <a href="/luke/17-23.htm">Luke 17:23,24</a> And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/11-31.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/mark/13-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/11-31.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Look</a> <a href="/mark/7-11.htm">Tells</a> <a href="/mark/13-19.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/mark/14-61.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/numbers/11-15.htm">Look</a> <a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Tells</a> <a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Time</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>At that time This phrase refers to the period of great tribulation and distress described earlier in <a href="/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a>. It is a time of significant upheaval and deception, as Jesus warns His disciples about the events leading up to His second coming. The context is eschatological, focusing on the end times and the signs that will precede the return of Christ.if anyone says to you, Jesus is addressing His disciples directly, but the warning extends to all believers. The use of "anyone" indicates that the deception could come from various sources, including false prophets, leaders, or even fellow believers. This highlights the need for discernment and vigilance among Christians.‘Look, here is the Christ!’ This phrase suggests a claim of a physical or visible presence of the Messiah. In the historical context, many false messiahs and prophets arose, especially during times of political turmoil and oppression, such as the Jewish-Roman wars. These false claims are a direct challenge to the true identity and mission of Jesus.or ‘There He is!’ The repetition emphasizes the urgency and seriousness of the warning. It suggests that false claims about the Messiah's presence will be widespread and convincing. This mirrors the warnings found in other parts of the New Testament, such as <a href="/matthew/24-23.htm">Matthew 24:23-26</a>, where Jesus cautions against being misled by false signs and wonders.do not believe it. This command underscores the importance of faithfulness to the true teachings of Christ. Believers are urged to rely on the Word of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit rather than sensational claims or miraculous signs. The call to "not believe" is a protective measure against spiritual deception, reminding Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and understanding of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this passage, providing a warning to His disciples about future deceptions. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who are to heed His warnings. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_christs.htm">False Christs</a> Individuals who will falsely claim to be the Messiah, leading people astray. 4. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The period Jesus is describing, characterized by deception and false claims about His return. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the setting for much of Jesus' discourse in <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_is_essential.htm">Discernment is Essential</a> Believers must cultivate spiritual discernment to recognize and reject false teachings and claims about Christ. <a href="/topical/s/stay_rooted_in_scripture.htm">Stay Rooted in Scripture</a> Regular study of the Bible helps believers understand the true nature of Christ's return and avoid deception. <a href="/topical/b/be_watchful_and_prayerful.htm">Be Watchful and Prayerful</a> Jesus' warning calls for vigilance and prayer, ensuring that believers remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> Engaging with a community of believers provides support and accountability in discerning truth from falsehood. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_return.htm">Hope in Christ's Return</a> While false claims may arise, believers can rest in the assurance of Christ's true and glorious return.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 21, 22. - And then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, Lo, there, believe it not; for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets. Josephus mentions one Simon of Gerasa, who, pretending to be a deliverer of the people from the Romans, gathered around him a crowd of followers, and gained admission into Jerusalem, and harassed the Jews. In like manner, Eleazar and John, leaders of the Zealots, gained admission into the holy place, under pretense of defending the city, but really that they might plunder it. But it seems as though our Lord here. looked beyond the siege of Jerusalem to the end of the world; and he warns us that as the time of his second advent approaches, deceivers will arise, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. The word "to seduce" (ἀποπλανᾶν) is more properly rendered, as in the Revised Version, to lead astray. Every age has produced its crop of such deceivers; and it may be expected that, as the time of the end draws nearer and nearer, their number will increase. Sometimes those idiosyncrasies in them which show themselves in lying wonders, are the result of self-delusion; but still oftener they are deliberate attempts made for the purpose of imposing on the unwary. Sometimes they are a combination of both. In the cases to which our Lord refers there is evidently an intention to lead astray, although it may have had its origin in self-deceit. In our day there is a sad tendency to lead men astray with regard to the great fundamental verities of Christianity. And the words of St. Jerome may well be remembered here: "If any would persuade you that Christ is to be found in the wilderness of unbelief or sceptical philosophy, or in the secret chambers of heresy, believe them not." <a href="/commentaries/mark/13-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At that time τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. if ἐάν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. says εἴπῃ (eipē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive 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. to you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. ‘Look, Ἴδε (Ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! here [is] 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. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Christ!’ Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. [or] ‘There ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. [He is]!’ Ἴδε (Ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! do not believe [it]. πιστεύετε (pisteuete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/13-21.htm">Mark 13:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/13-21.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 13:21 Then if anyone tells you 'Look here (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/13-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 13:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 13:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/13-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 13:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 13:22" /></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>