Mark 13

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, Mark 13:1 , Mark 13:2 . His disciples inquire when this shall be, and what previous sign there shall be of this calamity, Mark 13:3 , Mark 13:4 ; which questions he answers very solemnly and minutely, vv. 5-27; illustrates the whole by a parable, Mark 13:28 , Mark 13:29 ; asserts the absolute certainty of the events, Mark 13:30 , Mark 13:31 ; shows that the precise minute cannot be known by man, Mark 13:32 ; and inculcates the necessity of watchfulness and prayer, Mark 13:33-37 .