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Destruction of the Temple Predicted

13 As(A) he was going out of the temple,(B) one of his disciples said to him, ‘Teacher,(C) look! What massive stones! What impressive buildings! ’(D)

Jesus said to him, ‘Do you see these great buildings?(E) Not one stone will be left upon another – all will be thrown down.’

Signs of the End of the Age

While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives(F) opposite the temple,(G) Peter,(H) James,(I) John,(J) and Andrew(K) asked him privately, ‘Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished? ’

Jesus told them, ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name,(L) saying, “I am he,”(M) and they will deceive(N) many. When you hear of wars and rumours of wars,(O) don’t be alarmed;(P) these things must take place,(Q) but it is not yet the end. For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.(R) There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines.[a] These are the beginning(S) of birth pains.(T)

Persecutions Predicted

‘But you, be on your guard! They will hand you over to local courts,[b](U) and you will be flogged(V) in the synagogues.(W) You will stand before governors and kings(X) because of me,(Y) as a witness(Z) to them.(AA) 10 And it is necessary that the gospel(AB) be preached to all nations. 11 So when they arrest you and hand you over, don’t worry beforehand what you will say, but say whatever is given to you at that time, for it isn’t you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

12 ‘Brother will betray(AC) brother to death,(AD) and a father his child. Children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. 13 You will be hated by everyone because of my name,(AE) but the one who endures to the end will be saved.(AF)

The Great Tribulation

14 ‘When you see the abomination of desolation[c](AG) standing where it should not be’ (let the reader understand), ‘then those in Judea(AH) must flee to the mountains. 15 A man on the housetop must not come down or go in to get anything out of his house,(AI) 16 and a man in the field must not go back to get his coat.(AJ) 17 Woe(AK) to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days!

18 ‘Pray(AL) it[d] won’t happen in winter. 19 For those will be days of tribulation,(AM) the kind that hasn’t been from the beginning of creation,(AN) which God created, until now and never will be again.(AO) 20 If the Lord(AP) had not cut those days short,(AQ) no one would be saved. But he cut those days short for the sake of the elect,(AR) whom he chose.(AS)

21 ‘Then if anyone tells you, “See, here is the Messiah!(AT) See, there! ” do not believe it. 22 For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders(AU) to lead astray, if possible, the elect. 23 And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance.

The Coming of the Son of Man

24 ‘But in those days, after that tribulation:(AV) The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light; 25 the stars(AW) will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.(AX) 26 Then they will see the Son of Man(AY) coming(AZ) in clouds(BA) with great power(BB) and glory.(BC) 27 He will send out the angels(BD) and gather his elect(BE) from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.(BF)

The Parable of the Fig Tree

28 ‘Learn(BG) this lesson(BH) from the fig(BI) tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.(BJ) 29 In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognise[e] that he[f] is near – at the door.

30 ‘Truly I tell you,(BK) this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth(BL) will pass away,(BM) but my words will never pass away.(BN)

No One Knows the Day or Hour

32 ‘Now concerning that day(BO) or hour no one knows – neither the angels(BP) in heaven nor the Son(BQ) #– #but only the Father.(BR)

33 ‘Watch! Be alert![g] For you don’t know when the time(BS) is coming.(BT)

34 ‘It is like(BU) a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his servants,(BV) gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert. 35 Therefore be alert,(BW) since you don’t know when the master(BX) of the house is coming – whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the cock or early in the morning. 36 Otherwise, when he comes suddenly he might find you sleeping.(BY) 37 And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert! ’

Footnotes

  1. 13:8 Other mss add and disturbances
  2. 13:9 Or sanhedrins
  3. 13:14 Dn 9:27
  4. 13:18 Other mss read ‘Pray that your escape
  5. 13:29 Or you know
  6. 13:29 Or it
  7. 13:33 Other mss add and pray

The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times(A)

13 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”

“Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”(B)

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives(C) opposite the temple, Peter, James, John(D) and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”

Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.(E) Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

“You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues.(F) On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.(G)

12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.(H) 13 Everyone will hate you because of me,(I) but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.(J)

14 “When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation’[a](K) standing where it[b] does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 17 How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!(L) 18 Pray that this will not take place in winter, 19 because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world,(M) until now—and never to be equaled again.(N)

20 “If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. 21 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it.(O) 22 For false messiahs and false prophets(P) will appear and perform signs and wonders(Q) to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 23 So be on your guard;(R) I have told you everything ahead of time.

24 “But in those days, following that distress,

“‘the sun will be darkened,
    and the moon will not give its light;
25 the stars will fall from the sky,
    and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’[c](S)

26 “At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds(T) with great power and glory. 27 And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.(U)

28 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it[d] is near, right at the door. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation(V) will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.(W) 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.(X)

The Day and Hour Unknown

32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.(Y) 33 Be on guard! Be alert[e]!(Z) You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants(AA) in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

35 “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”(AB)

Footnotes

  1. Mark 13:14 Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:11
  2. Mark 13:14 Or he
  3. Mark 13:25 Isaiah 13:10; 34:4
  4. Mark 13:29 Or he
  5. Mark 13:33 Some manuscripts alert and pray

預言聖殿被毀(A)

13 耶穌從聖殿裏出來的時候,有一個門徒對他說:「老師,請看,這是多麼了不起的石頭!多麼了不起的建築!」 耶穌對他說:「你看見這些宏偉的建築嗎?這裏將沒有一塊石頭會留在另一塊石頭上而不被拆毀的。」

終局的預兆(B)

耶穌在橄欖山上,面向聖殿坐着;彼得雅各約翰安得烈私下問他說: 「請告訴我們,甚麼時候有這些事呢?這一切事將成的時候有甚麼預兆呢?」 耶穌說:「你們要謹慎,免得有人迷惑你們。 將有好些人冒我的名來,說『我是基督』,並且要迷惑許多人。 當你們聽見打仗和打仗的風聲,不要驚慌;這些事必須發生,但這還不是終結。 民要攻打民,國要攻打國,多處必有地震、饑荒。這都是災難[a]的起頭。 但你們自己要謹慎;因為有人要把你們交給議會,並且你們在會堂裏要受鞭打,又為我的緣故站在統治者和君王面前,對他們作見證。 10 然而,福音必須先傳給萬民。 11 有人把你們解送去受審的時候,不要事先擔心說甚麼;到那時候,賜給你們甚麼話,你們就說甚麼;因為說話的不是你們,而是聖靈。 12 兄弟要把兄弟、父親要把兒女置於死地;兒女要起來與父母為敵,害死他們; 13 而且你們要為我的名被眾人憎恨。但堅忍到底的終必得救。」

大災難(C)

14 「當你們看見那『施行毀滅的褻瀆者』站在不當站的地方(讀這經的人要會意),那時,在猶太的,應當逃到山上; 15 在屋頂上的,不要下來,也不要進家裏去拿東西; 16 在田裏的,不要回去取衣裳。 17 在那些日子,懷孕的和奶孩子的就苦了。 18 你們要祈求,叫這事不在冬天發生。 19 因為,在那些日子必有災難,自從 神創造萬物直到如今,從沒有這樣的災難,將來也不會有。 20 若不是主減少那些日子,凡血肉之軀的,就沒有一個能得救;但是為了他所揀選的選民,他將那些日子減少了。 21 那時,若有人對你們說:『看哪,基督在這裏!看哪,在那裏!』你們不要信。 22 因為假基督和假先知將要起來,顯神蹟奇事,如果可能,連選民也迷惑了。 23 你們要謹慎!凡事我都預先告訴你們了。」

人子的來臨(D)

24 「在那些日子、那災難以後,
太陽要變黑,月亮也不放光,
25 眾星要從天上墜落,
天上的萬象都要震動。

26 那時,他們要看見人子帶着大能力和榮耀駕雲來臨。 27 他要差遣天使,從四方,從地極直到天邊,召集他的選民。」

從無花果樹學功課(E)

28 「你們要從無花果樹學習功課:當樹枝發芽長葉的時候,你們就知道夏天近了。 29 同樣,當你們看見這些事發生,就知道那時候近了,就在門口了。 30 我實在告訴你們,這世代還沒有過去,這一切都要發生。 31 天地要廢去,我的話卻絕不廢去。」

那日那時沒有人知道(F)

32 「但那日子,那時辰,沒有人知道,連天上的天使也不知道,子也不知道,惟有父知道。 33 你們要謹慎,要警醒[b],因為你們不知道那時刻幾時來到。 34 這事正如一個人離家遠行,授權給僕人們,分派各人的工作,又吩咐看門的警醒。 35 所以,你們要警醒,因為你們不知道這家的主人甚麼時候來,是晚上,或半夜,或雞叫時,或早晨, 36 免得他忽然來到,看見你們睡着了。 37 我對你們所說的話,也是對眾人說的:要警醒!」

Footnotes

  1. 13.8 「災難」:原文直譯「生產的陣痛」。
  2. 13.33 有古卷加「祈禱」。