Mark 13:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And let no one in the field return for his cloak.

American Standard Version (1901)

and let him that is in the field not return back to take his cloak.

Bible in Basic English

And let not him who is in the field go back to take his coat.

Free Bible Version

Those who are out in the fields—don't go home to get a coat.

Geneva Bible 1599

And let him that is in the fielde, not turne backe againe to take his garment.

King James (Authorized) Version

And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let him who is in the field not teshuvah ·completely return· back to take his cloak.

Plain English Version

Or if you are out working somewhere, don’t go back to your house to get something, not even your coat. Just run away quick.

Translation for Translators

Those who are working in a field must not return to their houses in order to get additional clothes before they flee.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and let him who is in the field not return to take his cloak.

Noah Webster Bible

And let him that is in the field not turn back again to take up his garment.

World English Bible

Let him who is in the field not return back to take his cloak.

Young's Literal Translation

and he who is in the field, let him not turn to the things behind, to take up his garment.

Context

The Abomination of Desolation

¹⁵Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house.¹⁶And let no one in the field return for his cloak.

Summary

In this verse, Jesus warns his disciples about the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the persecution they will face. He instructs them to flee to the mountains when they see the 'abomination of desolation' standing where it should not be. This prophecy was fulfilled in AD 70 when the Roman armies destroyed Jerusalem. The verse serves as a reminder for believers to be vigilant, discern the signs of the times, and be prepared for the challenges and trials that may come.