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Jezus over de eindtijd

13 Toen Jezus de tempel verliet, zei een van zijn leerlingen tegen Hem: ‘Kijk eens, Meester! Wat een grote stenen en wat een prachtige gebouwen!’ Jezus antwoordde: ‘Die grote gebouwen? Zij zullen met de grond gelijk worden gemaakt, er zal geen steen op de andere blijven.’

Hij ging tegenover de tempel op de helling van de Olijfberg zitten. Petrus, Jakobus, Johannes en Andreas kwamen met zʼn vieren bij Hem en vroegen: ‘Wanneer zal gebeuren wat U daarnet over de tempel hebt gezegd? En hoe kunnen wij weten dat het zover is?’ ‘Ik waarschuw jullie,’ zei Jezus. ‘Laat je door niemand van de wijs brengen. Want er zullen verscheidene mensen komen die zeggen dat zij de Christus zijn. En zij zullen veel mensen misleiden. Laat je niet in de war brengen door oorlogen en berichten over oorlog. Het staat vast dat die zullen komen, maar je mag er niet uit opmaken dat het einde er dan al is. Want over de hele wereld zullen de volken tegen elkaar worden opgehitst om oorlog te voeren. Er zullen aardbevingen en hongersnoden zijn. Nu hier, dan weer daar. Maar dat is allemaal nog slechts het begin van de ellende. En wat jullie zelf betreft, wees op je hoede! Omdat jullie bij Mij horen, zul je voor de rechtbank worden gesleept. In de synagogen zul je harde klappen krijgen. Jullie zullen zelfs voor bestuurders en koningen moeten verschijnen. Dat zijn allemaal kansen om over Mij te vertellen. 10 Want voordat het einde komt, moeten eerst alle volken van de wereld het goede nieuws van God horen. 11 Maar als je voor de rechtbank wordt gebracht, maak je dan geen zorgen over wat je moet zeggen. Zeg wat je op dat moment wordt ingegeven. Je hoeft zelf niet te spreken. De Heilige Geest zal het doen.

12 Er zullen mensen zijn die hun broer de dood injagen door hem te verraden. Vaders zullen hetzelfde doen met hun kinderen. En kinderen zullen tegen hun ouders in opstand komen en hen vermoorden. 13 Iedereen zal jullie haten, omdat je bij Mij hoort. Maar wie Mij trouw blijft tot het allerlaatst, zal gered worden. 14 Wanneer je “de ontzettende gruwel” ziet staan waar hij niet hoort—wie dit leest, moet dit proberen te begrijpen—en je bent in Judea, vlucht dan naar de bergen. 15 Als je op dat moment op het platte dak van je huis zit, ga dan niet naar binnen om nog iets mee te nemen. Vlucht! 16 Als je op het veld bent, ga niet naar huis om wat kleren te halen. Vlucht! 17 Het zal een afschuwelijke tijd worden voor vrouwen die in verwachting zijn of een baby hebben. 18 Bid dat het niet in de winter gebeurt. 19 Want er zal een verdrukking zijn zoals er nog nooit geweest is sinds God de wereld maakte en zoals er ook nooit weer zal komen. 20 En als God die tijd niet had verkort, zou geen mens het er levend afbrengen. Maar ter wille van de mensen die Hij heeft uitgekozen, heeft Hij besloten die tijd te verkorten. 21 Als iemand je komt vertellen dat de Christus hier is of daar, geloof het niet. 22 Want er zullen valse christussen en valse profeten komen. Zij zullen grote, wonderlijke dingen doen om daarmee de mensen die bij God horen, op het verkeerde spoor te brengen als dat mogelijk was. 23 Ik zeg het van tevoren. Jullie zijn gewaarschuwd.

24 Na die dagen van verdrukking en ellende zal de zon worden verduisterd en de maan niet meer schijnen. 25 De sterren zullen van de hemel vallen en de machten van het heelal zullen door elkaar worden geschud. 26 Dan zal iedereen Mij, de Mensenzoon, zien komen in de wolken, met grote macht en majesteit. 27 Ik zal de engelen erop uitsturen om de mensen die Ik heb uitgekozen, bijeen te brengen. Van het oosten, het westen, het noorden en het zuiden, ja, vanuit de verste uithoeken van de wereld. 28 Leer van de vijgeboom deze les. Wanneer er knoppen en blaadjes aan komen, weet je dat het gauw zomer wordt. 29 Zo is het ook met de komst van de nieuwe wereld. Als je ziet gebeuren wat Ik zojuist heb gezegd, weet je dat het niet lang meer duurt, dat het vlakbij is. 30 Ik verzeker jullie: al deze dingen zullen gebeuren, nog voordat deze generatie voorbij is. 31 De hemel en de aarde zullen verdwijnen, maar mijn woorden zeker niet. 32 Maar wanneer, op welke dag en welk uur deze dingen zullen gebeuren, weet niemand. De engelen niet en zelfs Ik niet. Dat weet alleen de Vader.

33 Wees dus op je hoede en houd je ogen open! Want je weet niet op welk moment Ik terugkom! 34 Je kunt het vergelijken met iemand die naar een ander land gaat en zijn knechten op zijn huis laat passen. Ieder van hen krijgt een taak. De portier moet op de uitkijk blijven staan. 35 Kijk dus altijd naar Mij uit, want jullie weten niet wanneer Ik kom. Het kan ʼs avonds zijn of midden in de nacht, tegen de morgen of als de zon al op is. 36 Pas ervoor op dat je niet slaapt als Ik plotseling kom. 37 Wat Ik tegen jullie zeg, zeg Ik tegen iedereen: blijf wakker! Kijk altijd naar Mij uit!’

Jesus Speaks about the Future

13 As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, “Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls.”

Jesus replied, “Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!”

Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John, and Andrew came to him privately and asked him, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to be fulfilled?”

Jesus replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’[a] They will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.

“When these things begin to happen, watch out! You will be handed over to the local councils and beaten in the synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me.[b] 10 For the Good News must first be preached to all nations.[c] 11 But when you are arrested and stand trial, don’t worry in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that time, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

12 “A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. 13 And everyone will hate you because you are my followers.[d] But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

14 “The day is coming when you will see the sacrilegious object that causes desecration[e] standing where he[f] should not be.” (Reader, pay attention!) “Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. 15 A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. 16 A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat. 17 How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. 18 And pray that your flight will not be in winter. 19 For there will be greater anguish in those days than at any time since God created the world. And it will never be so great again. 20 In fact, unless the Lord shortens that time of calamity, not a single person will survive. But for the sake of his chosen ones he has shortened those days.

21 “Then if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah,’ or ‘There he is,’ don’t believe it. 22 For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones. 23 Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of time!

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.[g]

26 Then everyone will see the Son of Man[h] coming on the clouds with great power and glory.[i] 27 And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world[j]—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[k] 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[l]!

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!”

Footnotes

  1. 13:6 Greek claiming, ‘I am.’
  2. 13:9 Or But this will be your testimony against them.
  3. 13:10 Or all peoples.
  4. 13:13 Greek on account of my name.
  5. 13:14a Greek the abomination of desolation. See Dan 9:27; 11:31; 12:11.
  6. 13:14b Or it.
  7. 13:24-25 See Isa 13:10; 34:4; Joel 2:10.
  8. 13:26a “Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for himself.
  9. 13:26b See Dan 7:13.
  10. 13:27 Greek from the four winds.
  11. 13:30 Or this age, or this nation.
  12. 13:33 Some manuscripts 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

Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple(A)

13 Then (B)as He went out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!

And Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? (C)Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”

The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age(D)

Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, (E)Peter, (F)James, (G)John, and (H)Andrew asked Him privately, (I)“Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?”

And Jesus, answering them, began to say: (J)“Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many. But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and (K)kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines [a]and troubles. (L)These are the beginnings of [b]sorrows.

“But (M)watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will [c]be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10 And (N)the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11 (O)But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, [d]or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, (P)but the Holy Spirit. 12 Now (Q)brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 13 (R)And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But (S)he who [e]endures to the end shall be saved.

The Great Tribulation(T)

14 (U)“So when you see the (V)‘abomination of desolation,’ [f]spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then (W)let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let him who is on the housetop not go down into the house, nor enter to take anything out of his house. 16 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 17 (X)But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 18 And pray that your flight may not be in winter. 19 (Y)For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be. 20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days.

21 (Z)“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it. 22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and (AA)wonders to deceive, if possible, even the [g]elect. 23 But (AB)take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.

The Coming of the Son of Man(AC)

24 (AD)“But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be (AE)shaken. 26 (AF)Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then He will send His angels, and gather together His [h]elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.

The Parable of the Fig Tree(AG)

28 (AH)“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that [i]it is near—at the doors! 30 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but (AI)My words will by no means pass away.

No One Knows the Day or Hour(AJ)

32 “But of that day and hour (AK)no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the (AL)Father. 33 (AM)Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. 34 (AN)It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave (AO)authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. 35 (AP)Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning— 36 lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!”

Footnotes

  1. Mark 13:8 NU omits and troubles
  2. Mark 13:8 Lit. birth pangs
  3. Mark 13:9 NU, M stand
  4. Mark 13:11 NU omits or premeditate
  5. Mark 13:13 bears patiently
  6. Mark 13:14 NU omits spoken of by Daniel the prophet
  7. Mark 13:22 chosen ones
  8. Mark 13:27 chosen ones
  9. Mark 13:29 Or He