Mark 13:24-37 Parallel Bible Translations

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24	But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;	“But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,	“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 powers of the heavens will be shaken.’	and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.	the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’
26	At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.	And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.	“At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
27	And He will send out His angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.	And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.	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.
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.	“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.	“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	So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.	So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates.	Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door.
30	Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.	Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.	Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
31	Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
32	No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.	“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.	“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
33	Be on your guard, stay alert, and pray! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.	Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.	Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.
34	It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.	It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake.	It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants 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 master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning.	Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—	“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	Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping.	lest he come suddenly and find you asleep.	If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.
37	And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”	And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”	What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”
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