Mark 13:24-37
Christian Standard Bible
The Coming of the Son of Man
24 “But in those days, after that tribulation:(A) The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light; 25 the stars(B) will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.(C) 26 Then they will see the Son of Man(D) coming(E) in clouds(F) with great power(G) and glory.(H) 27 He will send out the angels(I) and gather his elect(J) from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.(K)
The Parable of the Fig Tree
28 “Learn(L) this lesson(M) from the fig(N) tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.(O) 29 In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize[a] that he[b] is near—at the door.
30 “Truly I tell you,(P) this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth(Q) will pass away,(R) but my words will never pass away.(S)
No One Knows the Day or Hour
32 “Now concerning that day(T) or hour no one knows—neither the angels(U) in heaven nor the Son(V) —but only the Father.(W)
33 “Watch! Be alert![c] For you don’t know when the time(X) is coming.(Y)
34 “It is like(Z) a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his servants,(AA) gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert. 35 Therefore be alert,(AB) since you don’t know when the master(AC) of the house is coming—whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the rooster or early in the morning. 36 Otherwise, when he comes suddenly he might find you sleeping.(AD) 37 And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!”
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Mark 13:24-37
New Living Translation
24 “At that time, after the anguish of those days,
the sun will be darkened,
the moon will give no light,
25 the stars will fall from the sky,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.[a]
26 Then everyone will see the Son of Man[b] coming on the clouds with great power and glory.[c] 27 And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world[d]—from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.
28 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. 29 In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that his return is very near, right at the door. 30 I tell you the truth, this generation[e] will not pass from the scene before all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
32 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. 33 And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert[f]!
34 “The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. 35 You, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know when the master of the household will return—in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak. 36 Don’t let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning. 37 I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for him!”
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