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Mark 13:23

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Berean Standard Bible

So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.

American Standard Version (1901)

But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.

Bible in Basic English

But take care; see, I have made all things clear to you before the time.

Free Bible Version

Watch out! I've told you everything before it happens.

Geneva Bible 1599

But take ye heede: beholde, I haue shewed you all things before.

King James (Authorized) Version

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

One Unity Resource Bible

But you watch. “Behold, I have told you all things beforehand.

Plain English Version

So keep on being careful. You see, I’m telling you about it now, so that later, when it happens, you can be ready for it.

Translation for Translators

Be alert! Remember that I have warned you about all this before it happens.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Be on guard! I have told you all these things ahead of time.

Noah Webster Bible

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

World English Bible

But you watch. “Behold, I have told you all things beforehand.

Young's Literal Translation

and ye, take heed; lo, I have foretold you all things.

Context

The Abomination of Desolation

²²For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.²³So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.

Summary

In Mark 13:23, Jesus warns His disciples about false messiahs and false prophets who will arise and perform signs and wonders to deceive people. This verse underscores the importance of discernment and staying rooted in the truth of God's Word to avoid being led astray by deceptive teachings. It serves as a reminder to believers to be vigilant, prayerful, and to test every spirit to ensure they are following the genuine message of Christ. By heeding this warning, Christians can guard their faith and remain steadfast in the face of spiritual deception.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

But take ye heed; behold, I have foretold you all things--He had just told them that the seduction of the elect would prove impossible; but since this would be all but accomplished, He bids them be on their guard, as the proper means of averting that catastrophe. In Matthew (Mat 24:26-28) we have some additional particulars: "Wherefore, if they shall say unto you, Behold, He is in the desert; go not forth: behold, He is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." See on Luk 17:23-24. "For wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together." See on Luk 17:37.

Mark 13:23

The Abomination of Desolation

²²For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.²³So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.

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Berean Standard Bible

So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.

American Standard Version (1901)

But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.

Bible in Basic English

But take care; see, I have made all things clear to you before the time.

Free Bible Version

Watch out! I've told you everything before it happens.

Geneva Bible 1599

But take ye heede: beholde, I haue shewed you all things before.

King James (Authorized) Version

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

One Unity Resource Bible

But you watch. “Behold, I have told you all things beforehand.

Plain English Version

So keep on being careful. You see, I’m telling you about it now, so that later, when it happens, you can be ready for it.

Translation for Translators

Be alert! Remember that I have warned you about all this before it happens.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Be on guard! I have told you all these things ahead of time.

Noah Webster Bible

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

World English Bible

But you watch. “Behold, I have told you all things beforehand.

Young's Literal Translation

and ye, take heed; lo, I have foretold you all things.