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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/13.htm">New International Version</a> the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/mark/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and the stars will be falling out of the heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.' <a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. <a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a> the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, AND THE POWERS THAT ARE IN THE HEAVENS will be shaken. <a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> the stars will be falling from the sky, and the celestial powers will be shaken. <a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken. <a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The stars will fall, and the powers in the sky will be shaken." <a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken. <a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the universe will be shaken. <a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers in space will be driven from their courses. <a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of heaven will be shaken loose.' <a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.? <a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a> the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the stars will be seen falling from the firmament, and the forces which are in the heavens will be disordered and disturbed. <a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a> the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the stars of the sky will be falling, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and the stars will be falling out of the heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.' <a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the stars of the heaven shall be falling, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken. <a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the stars of heaven shall be falling out, and the powers which in the heavens shall be shaken.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the stars of heaven shall be falling down, and the powers that are in heaven, shall be moved. <a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the stars of heaven will be falling down, and the powers that are in heaven will be moved. <a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a> and the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the stars will fall down from the sky, and the powers of the universe will be shaken. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And the stars will fall from the heavens and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and the stars of heaven will fall, and the hosts that are in the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>and the stars of heaven will be falling, and the powers which are in the heavens shall be shaken.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and the stars of the heaven will be falling, and the powers that are in heaven will be shaken. <a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the stars will be seen falling from the firmament, and the forces which are in the heavens will be disordered and disturbed. <a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and the stars will be falling out of the heavens, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and the powers in the heavens shall be shaken;<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/13-25.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=4497" 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 Return of the Son of Man</a> 24But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/792.htm" title="792: asteres (N-NMP) -- A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively.">stars</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: piptontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">fall</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranou (N-GMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">sky,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- 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/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameis (N-NFP) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">powers</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranois (N-DMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heavens</a> <a href="/greek/4531.htm" title="4531: saleuthēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite.">will be shaken.’</a> 26At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.…<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="/isaiah/13-10.htm">Isaiah 13:10</a> For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. <a href="/joel/2-10.htm">Joel 2:10</a> Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness. <a href="/joel/2-31.htm">Joel 2:31</a> The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. <a href="/joel/3-15.htm">Joel 3:15</a> The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine. <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a> All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. <a href="/ezekiel/32-7.htm">Ezekiel 32:7-8</a> When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/revelation/6-13.htm">Revelation 6:13</a> and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29</a> Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Luke 21:25-26</a> There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. / Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Revelation 8:12</a> Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. <a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Revelation 12:4</a> His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, hurling them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as she gave birth. <a href="/revelation/16-10.htm">Revelation 16:10</a> And the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness, and men began to gnaw their tongues in anguish <a href="/amos/8-9.htm">Amos 8:9</a> And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime. <a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Isaiah 24:23</a> The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. <a href="/jeremiah/4-23.htm">Jeremiah 4:23-28</a> I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. / I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-52.htm">Bodies</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Disordered</a> <a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Disturbed</a> <a href="/mark/9-47.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Firmament</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/mark/12-25.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/mark/11-31.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/mark/12-25.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/mark/10-41.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/mark/8-11.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Stars</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-47.htm">Bodies</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Disordered</a> <a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Disturbed</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/genesis/1-6.htm">Firmament</a> <a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/luke/12-11.htm">Powers</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Stars</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>the stars will fall from the sky This phrase is often interpreted as apocalyptic imagery, symbolizing significant cosmic disturbances that accompany the end times. In biblical literature, stars can represent celestial beings or angels (<a href="/job/38-7.htm">Job 38:7</a>, <a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Revelation 12:4</a>). The falling of stars may indicate a dramatic upheaval in the spiritual realm or a literal cosmic event. This imagery is consistent with Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a>, which speaks of the heavens being rolled up like a scroll and stars falling. The language is symbolic of divine judgment and the dismantling of the current order, preparing for the establishment of God's kingdom.and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. This phrase suggests a profound disturbance in the spiritual and cosmic order. The "powers of the heavens" could refer to spiritual forces or celestial bodies that govern the universe. The shaking indicates a divine intervention that disrupts the established order, aligning with prophetic literature like <a href="/haggai/2-6.htm">Haggai 2:6</a>, where God promises to shake the heavens and the earth. This shaking signifies the transition from the present age to the messianic age, where Christ's return will bring about the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. It underscores the sovereignty of God over all creation and the ultimate triumph of His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this prophecy, Jesus is delivering a discourse on the Mount of Olives, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse, where He speaks about the end times and His second coming. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> The location where Jesus delivers this teaching. It is a significant place in biblical history, often associated with important events in Jesus' life and ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching. They are seeking understanding about the signs of the end times and the fulfillment of God's kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_stars.htm">The Stars</a> Symbolic elements in the prophecy, representing cosmic disturbances that signify the end times. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_powers_of_the_heavens.htm">The Powers of the Heavens</a> This phrase refers to the celestial bodies and possibly spiritual forces that will be affected during the end times.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophetic_imagery.htm">Understanding Prophetic Imagery</a> The use of cosmic disturbances in prophecy often symbolizes significant divine intervention. Believers should seek to understand these symbols in the context of God's ultimate plan for redemption and judgment. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_christ's_return.htm">The Certainty of Christ's Return</a> Jesus' prophecy assures us of His return. Christians are called to live in readiness, maintaining faith and obedience as they anticipate His coming. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> The shaking of the heavens reminds us of God's supreme power over creation. In times of uncertainty, believers can find comfort in God's control over all things. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a> The signs of the end times call for spiritual alertness. Christians should be diligent in prayer, study of the Word, and living out their faith in anticipation of Christ's return. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_midst_of_chaos.htm">Hope in the Midst of Chaos</a> While the imagery of cosmic upheaval can be unsettling, it ultimately points to the hope of a new creation and the fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 13</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'heaven_and_earth_will_pass'.htm">What does 'Heaven and Earth will pass away' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_stars_fall_and_sun_darken.htm">In Mark 13:24-25, how can the sun be darkened and the stars literally fall from the sky given our modern scientific understanding of astronomy?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_the_star_pinpoint_one_house.htm">In Matthew 2:9, how could a star move to single out one specific house without defying known astronomical laws?</a> <a href="/q/how_were_days_counted_before_the_sun.htm">If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - And the stars shall be falling from heaven (ἔσονται ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ πίπτοντες) and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken. In the great events of the creation recorded in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a> the sun and the moon and the stars did not show their light until that period which is called the fourth day. So in the end of the world, the sun and the moon and the stars are represented as withdrawing their light, perhaps figuratively, but perhaps also literally, in the course of some of the unknown physical changes which shall accompany the winding up of the present dispensation. To this agree the next words, "the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken." The powers may here mean those great unseen forces of nature by which the universe is now held in equipoise. When the Creator wills it, these powers shall be shaken. (See <a href="/job/26-11.htm">Job 26:11</a>, "The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof;" see also <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a>, "And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll.") As the end of the world approaches, the elements will quiver and tremble. <a href="/commentaries/mark/13-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. stars ἀστέρες (asteres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_792.htm">Strong's 792: </a> A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively. will ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. fall πίπτοντες (piptontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. sky, οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. and Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural <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. powers δυνάμεις (dynameis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. of ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <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. heavens οὐρανοῖς (ouranois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. will be shaken.’ σαλευθήσονται (saleuthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4531.htm">Strong's 4531: </a> From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/13-25.htm">Mark 13:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/13-25.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 13:25 The stars will be falling (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/13-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 13:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 13:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/13-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 13:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 13:26" /></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>