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Mark 13:33
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Take ye heed, watch and pray; for ye know not when the time is.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Watch ye therefore,.... Against false Christs, and false prophets; over yourselves, and the whole church; for the words are particularly addressed to the disciples of Christ: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh; when Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven, and in earth, is named, who is a Son in his own house, is an high priest over the house of God, and Lord of his church and people, whom he has bought with his blood, and provides for with his grace, and by his Spirit, when he will come to break up housekeeping with the Jews, and bring his wrath upon them to the uttermost: whether at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning. This is agreeably to the division of the night among the Jews, who speak of the first watch, the middle of the night, the cock crowing, and morning, as distinct from each other. The three first of these we have in one passage (q): "every day they remove the ashes from the altar, "at cock crowing", or near it, either before, or after it; and on the day of atonement, "at midnight"; and on the feast days, "at the first watch",'' the same with the evening here: and elsewhere the morning and cock crowing are distinguished (r); "for a last of the congregation, how long may a man eat and drink? until the pillar of the morning ascends, (or until it is morning,) the words of R. Eliezer ben Jacob; R. Simeon says, until cock crowing.'' And so the phrase, from cock crowing till morning, is used by them (s). The Romans also divided the night in like manner, into evening, the dead of the night, or midnight, cock crowing, and the morning (t). The allusion seems to be to the time of the president of the temple's coming into it, who had the management of the affairs of it, and of appointing to each priest his work: it is said (u), "whoever would remove the ashes from the altar, rose up early, and washed himself before the president came; but in what hour does the president come? not at all times alike: sometimes he comes, , "at cock crowing", or near it, before it, or after it; and the president comes and knocks for them, and they open to him; and he says unto them, whosoever has washed himself, let him come and cast lots: they cast lots, and he is worthy whom he counts worthy.'' Such who understand these words of Christ's coming by death, or at judgment, apply these seasons to the several ages of men, as childhood, youth, manhood, and old age. (q) Misn. Yoma, c. 1. sect. 8. T. Bab. Yoma, fol. 20. 9. & Zebachim, c. l. 96. 2. (r) T. Bab. Pesachim, fol. 2. 2. & Taanith, fol. 12. 1. (s) T. Bab. Zebachim, fol. 20. 2. (t) Alex. ab Alex. Genial. Dier. l. 4. c. 20. (u) Misn. Tumid. c. 1. sect. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:33-37 These verses contain several variations of the same basic warning: Be on guard! Stay alert! and watch. The repetition emphasizes the need to be vigilant.
Mark 13:33
Readiness at Any Hour
32No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.
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The Last Days and the Lord's Coming : 7. Don't Get Drunk With Worldiness
By Zac Poonen1.7K58:46Second ComingGEN 6:13MAT 4:4MRK 13:33LUK 21:341CO 7:291TH 5:62TI 2:22In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing that time is short and devoting oneself fully to the Lord. He explains that this does not mean avoiding marriage or work, but rather not becoming consumed by worldly pursuits. The speaker compares being drunk with the world to being intoxicated, where one loses sight of reality and becomes unaware of what is happening around them. He then references Luke 21, where Jesus speaks about the days when people will faint from fear and the coming of the Son of Man. The speaker encourages believers to keep their heads lifted up, remaining alert and focused on their redemption.
Don't Crucify the Word of God
By Bruce Berliner69236:06Word Of GodMAT 6:33MRK 13:33JHN 5:43In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of being watchful and prepared for the return of Jesus Christ. He warns against the deception of thinking we have plenty of time, urging listeners to die to themselves and live a life of selflessness and forgiveness. The preacher highlights the importance of guarding one's heart and staying vigilant in prayer. He also mentions the significance of the location of their meetings, believing that a powerful message will draw people regardless of the physical setting. The sermon concludes with a reminder that it is God's power, not our own efforts, that can bring about true transformation.
Matthew 12:43-45. the Parable of the Unclean Spirit.
By Favell Lee Mortimer0MAT 12:43MRK 13:33LUK 11:24EPH 6:121JN 5:18Favell Lee Mortimer preaches on the importance of guarding our hearts against evil spirits, using the analogy of a house where unclean spirits dwell. The parable emphasizes the need for true conversion and the presence of Jesus in our hearts as the only protection from Satan's malice. Those who do not heed the warning risk falling prey to demonic influences, as seen in the tragic stories of King Saul and the wicked Pharisees.
Letters: Mr. and Mrs. James Bonar, Hampstead (1)
By Andrew Bonar0MRK 13:33LUK 21:36EPH 6:18HEB 13:171PE 5:8Steven Cole preaches on the importance of continually keeping watch over our souls, emphasizing the need to be spiritually alert and wide awake to spiritual intrusions. The figurative picture of agrupneo expresses wakefulness and watchfulness, essential for guarding against the threats of the world, the flesh, and the devil. Leaders, likened to shepherds, are called to keep watch over their flock, showing love and discernment to guide and guard them from spiritual dangers.
Epistle 148
By George Fox0PSA 88:1ISA 63:9MRK 13:33LUK 11:5LUK 18:1LUK 18:10ACT 9:4EPH 6:18PHP 4:11TH 3:81TI 2:8JAS 1:6George Fox preaches about the importance of sincere and persistent prayer to the Lord, emphasizing that God hears the cries of His people and is present in their afflictions, oppressions, and sufferings. He encourages believers to maintain a simple and modest lifestyle, avoiding the vain fashions of the world, and to be faithful and chaste in all aspects of life. Fox also highlights the power of prayer, urging individuals to pray with faith, perseverance, and without doubt, as Christ promises that whatever is asked in His name will be given. He stresses the need to pray in the spirit, in unwavering faith, and in alignment with God's will.
Watch Therefore, for Ye Know Neither the Day nor the Hour
By A.B. Simpson0VigilanceSpiritual ReadinessMAT 24:42MRK 13:33LUK 12:391TH 5:2REV 16:15A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of vigilance in our spiritual lives, using the metaphor of a thief to illustrate the unexpectedness of Jesus' return. He likens life to a house divided into three watches: youth, maturity, and old age, reminding us that we must be prepared to meet God at any stage. Simpson shares a cautionary tale from a camping experience where neglecting to keep watch led to loss, underscoring that we should always be on guard against sin. The sermon calls for a proactive approach to spiritual readiness, as the summons to meet God can come at any moment. Ultimately, it is a reminder that vigilance is essential in our walk with Christ.
Watch
By Tom Macartney0ISA 62:6MAT 24:10MAT 26:38MRK 13:33LUK 21:34ACT 20:171CO 16:13EPH 6:13HEB 1:14REV 3:1Tom Macartney preaches on the importance of watchfulness in the scriptures, emphasizing the need for vigilance, wakefulness, and spiritual alertness in our devotion to the Lord. He explores various contexts where the concept of 'watch' is mentioned, such as the second coming of Jesus, the connection between watching and praying, standing firm in the faith, and the dangers of having a reputation without true spiritual life. The sermon delves into the role of spiritual responsibility and service in the church, the significance of unseen angelic allies, and the necessity of watching in times of testing and evil days.
God's Keeping
By Aaron Hills01SA 2:9PSA 91:11PSA 121:3JER 44:4MRK 13:331TH 5:232TI 3:31PE 1:41JN 5:21Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of God's keeping power and our responsibility to guard ourselves against backsliding. He emphasizes the need for constant trust, dependence on God, and faith in Jesus to maintain purity and holiness. Hills highlights the duty of watchfulness, comparing it to a lookout sailor on a ship, and stresses the role of conscience in detecting and avoiding sin. He also addresses the necessity of being dead to the world, rejecting worldly influences and embracing a life crucified to worldly desires.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Take ye heed, watch and pray; for ye know not when the time is.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Watch ye therefore,.... Against false Christs, and false prophets; over yourselves, and the whole church; for the words are particularly addressed to the disciples of Christ: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh; when Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven, and in earth, is named, who is a Son in his own house, is an high priest over the house of God, and Lord of his church and people, whom he has bought with his blood, and provides for with his grace, and by his Spirit, when he will come to break up housekeeping with the Jews, and bring his wrath upon them to the uttermost: whether at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning. This is agreeably to the division of the night among the Jews, who speak of the first watch, the middle of the night, the cock crowing, and morning, as distinct from each other. The three first of these we have in one passage (q): "every day they remove the ashes from the altar, "at cock crowing", or near it, either before, or after it; and on the day of atonement, "at midnight"; and on the feast days, "at the first watch",'' the same with the evening here: and elsewhere the morning and cock crowing are distinguished (r); "for a last of the congregation, how long may a man eat and drink? until the pillar of the morning ascends, (or until it is morning,) the words of R. Eliezer ben Jacob; R. Simeon says, until cock crowing.'' And so the phrase, from cock crowing till morning, is used by them (s). The Romans also divided the night in like manner, into evening, the dead of the night, or midnight, cock crowing, and the morning (t). The allusion seems to be to the time of the president of the temple's coming into it, who had the management of the affairs of it, and of appointing to each priest his work: it is said (u), "whoever would remove the ashes from the altar, rose up early, and washed himself before the president came; but in what hour does the president come? not at all times alike: sometimes he comes, , "at cock crowing", or near it, before it, or after it; and the president comes and knocks for them, and they open to him; and he says unto them, whosoever has washed himself, let him come and cast lots: they cast lots, and he is worthy whom he counts worthy.'' Such who understand these words of Christ's coming by death, or at judgment, apply these seasons to the several ages of men, as childhood, youth, manhood, and old age. (q) Misn. Yoma, c. 1. sect. 8. T. Bab. Yoma, fol. 20. 9. & Zebachim, c. l. 96. 2. (r) T. Bab. Pesachim, fol. 2. 2. & Taanith, fol. 12. 1. (s) T. Bab. Zebachim, fol. 20. 2. (t) Alex. ab Alex. Genial. Dier. l. 4. c. 20. (u) Misn. Tumid. c. 1. sect. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:33-37 These verses contain several variations of the same basic warning: Be on guard! Stay alert! and watch. The repetition emphasizes the need to be vigilant.