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Mark 13

Mark 13:1

Temple Destruction and Other Signs · Mark 13:1–8
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Translations

Modern
As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!”
Traditional
And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!
Literal
And on His going forth out of the temple, one of His disciples says to Him, “Teacher, behold what stones and what buildings!”
Latin
Et cum egrederetur de templo, ait illi unus ex discipulis suis: Magister, aspice quales lapides, et quales structuræ.

Interlinear

Greek
English
As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!”

Notes

Mark 13:1

  • After leaving the temple, Jesus went toward the Mount of Olives (13:3).

  • look at the magnificent stones and buildings!: The Temple was an amazing sight. It was the largest temple complex in the world and was built with huge stones. One stone found in the western wall is estimated to weigh about 600 tons (544,314 kilograms or 1.2 million pounds)!

    With its white stones, gold edges, and gold-covered roof, the Temple Complex resembled a mountain covered with snow. In the sun, it was a blinding sight (Josephus, War 5.5.6). The Jewish Talmud says that, “He who has not seen the temple in its full construction has never seen a glorious building in his life” (Babylonian Sukkah 51b).

Mark 13:1–37

This passage brings to a conclusion the section begun at 11:1. Israel did not produce spiritual fruit (11:12–26; 12:38–40). Its leaders were opposed to God's chosen one, the Christ (11:1–11, 27–33; 12:13–17, 18–27). This would result in judgment and the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:1–8 Luke 21:5–9

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation First Jewish Revolt Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Mark, Gospel of Mount of Olives New Jerusalem Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Tribulation

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, and of Jerusalem (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: The Destruction of the Temple, and Jerusalem Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Stones: Magnificent, in Herod the Great's Temple Temple of the Lord Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Very Beautiful Stones of the Second Temple: The Magnificence of Its Building and Ornaments