Mark 13:3

Translations

Modern

While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,

Traditional

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,

Literal

And in His sitting at the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew were questioning Him by Himself,

Latin

Et cum sederet in monte Olivarum contra templum, interrogabant eum separatim Petrus, et Jacobus, et Joannes, et Andreas:

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English

While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,

Notes

Mark 13:3–4

Andrew appeared here with the trio, Peter, James, and John (5:37; 9:2; 14:33) completing the two sets of brothers (1:16–20; 3:16–18).
The prediction of Jesus inspired two questions from the disciples. Although some scholars argue that the second question goes beyond the first in looking to the coming of the Son of Man at the end of the age, it is best to interpret these two questions as focusing on the time and the sign associated with the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple (compare 13:29–30; Luke 21:7).
These questions follow naturally from the prediction of Jesus in Mark 13:2. The disciples wanted to know the sign to have a warning so they would be ready for all these events.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter The Day Is Coming The Last Things and the Thessalonians

Events

Related verses

Matthew 21:1
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
Mark 4:34
He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples.
Mark 1:16–19
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
Mark 9:2
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
Matthew 24:3
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
Matthew 17:1
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
Mark 10:35
Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.”
John 1:40–41
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
Mark 14:33
He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
Matthew 13:10
Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?”
Matthew 13:36
Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
Mark 5:37
And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

Parallels

Matthew 24:1–8 Luke 21:5–9

People

Andrew: Apostle, brother of Simon Peter James: Son of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles John: Apostle and son of Zebedee Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Places

Mount of Olives: A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Andrew, the Apostle Antichrist Apocalyptic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation James (Person) Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, the Apostle Mark, Gospel of Mount of Olives New Jerusalem Peter, the Apostle Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Tribulation

Topics

Andrew: Asks the Master Privately About the Destruction of the Temple James: Asks Jesus Concerning his Second Coming Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Mount of Olives: Jesus Repairs To Peter of the Prophecy of Jesus Concerning his Second Coming Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments

Mark 13:3

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