Mark 13:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Pray that this will not occur in the winter.

American Standard Version (1901)

And pray ye that it be not in the winter.

Bible in Basic English

And say a prayer that it may not be in the winter.

Free Bible Version

Pray that this won't happen during the winter.

Geneva Bible 1599

Pray therefore that your flight be not in the winter.

King James (Authorized) Version

And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

One Unity Resource Bible

Pray that your flight won’t be in the winter.

Plain English Version

You have to ask God to stop this trouble from coming at the time when the weather is bad and it’s hard to go anywhere.

Translation for Translators

In those days people will suffer very severely. People have never suffered like that since the time when God first created the world until now; and people will not suffer that way again. So pray that this painful time will not happen in ◄winter/the rainy season►, when it will be hard to travel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pray that it might not occur in the winter.

Noah Webster Bible

And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

World English Bible

Pray that your flight won’t be in the winter.

Young's Literal Translation

and pray ye that your flight may not be in winter,

Context

The Abomination of Desolation

¹⁷How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!¹⁸Pray that this will not occur in the winter.¹⁹For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.

Summary

In this verse, Jesus warns his disciples about the tribulation that will come upon the world, urging them to pray for strength and wisdom to endure. He emphasizes the urgency of the situation, advising them to flee to safety without hesitation when the time comes. This verse serves as a reminder for believers to be vigilant and prepared for the challenges and trials that may arise in their lives. Jesus' words encourage faith and reliance on God's protection and guidance during times of trouble.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter--making escape perilous, or tempting you to delay your flight. Matthew (Mat 24:20) adds, "neither on the sabbath day," when, from fear of a breach of its sacred rest, they might be induced to remain.