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Mark 13

Mark 13:2

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

Modern
“Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
Traditional
And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Literal
And Jesus said to him,” “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone here shall be left upon a stone that shall not be thrown down.”
Latin
Et respondens Jesus, ait illi: Vides has omnes magnas ædificationes? Non relinquetur lapis super lapidem, qui non destruatur.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Notes

Mark 13:2

  • The reply from Jesus surprised the disciples. The great temple complex, which seemed to show strength, permanence, and God’s favor toward the Jewish people, would be completely destroyed.

  • Not one stone here will be left on another: The words of Jesus emphasized the total destruction that would come through the Roman army’s attack on the temple complex (Josephus, Antiquities 6.9.1; 7.1.1.).

    Some people argue that the prophecy was not fulfilled because a few foundation stones still remain. But this misunderstands prophetic language. A prophet would not normally speak in exact percentages or technical detail. Anyone who saw Jerusalem after AD 70 would have understood that the prophecy of Jesus had come true.

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) 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: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Temple of the Lord Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Foretells the Destruction of Temple: Solomon's: Destruction of, Foretold the Second Temple: Christ: Predicted Its Destruction