Mark 13:29
27 And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
28 Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
- KJV
- So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.
- WEB
- even so you also, when you see these things coming to pass, know that it is near, at the doors.
- ASV
- even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that he is nigh, [even] at the doors.
- DARBY
- Thus also *ye*, when ye see these things happening, know that it is near, at the doors.
- BLB
- So also you⁺, when you⁺ see these things coming to pass, know that He is near, at the doors.
- ÅB
- slik skal også dere, når dere ser dette skje, vite at han er nær for døren.
- OTB
- På samme måte, når dere ser disse tingene skje, forstå at det er nær, rett ved døren.
- B1930
- således skal også I, når I ser dette skje, vite at han er nær for døren.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
James 5:9
Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
Read in context1 Peter 4:17–18
For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
Read in contextHebrews 10:25–37
Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Read in contextEzekiel 12:25–28
because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’”
Read in contextEzekiel 7:10–12
Behold, the day is here! It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed.
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