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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:18

And pray ye that it be not in the winter . According to the best authorities, "your flight" ( ἡ φυγὴ ὑμῶν ) is omitted, but the meaning remains very much the same. St. Matthew ( Matthew 24:20 ) adds, "neither on a sabbath." But this would be comparatively of little interest to those to whom St. Mark was writing. Our Lord thus specifies the winter, because at that season, on account of the cold and snow, flight would be attended with special difficulty and hardship, and would be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:19

For those days shall be tribulation, such as there hath not been the like from the beginning of the creation. These expressions are very remarkable. To begin with, the tribulation would be so unexampled and so severe that the days themselves would be called "tribulation." They would be known ever after as "the tribulation.'" There never had been anything like them, and there never would be again. Neither the Deluge, nor the destruction of the cities of the plain, nor the drowning of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:20

And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he chose, he shortened the days . St. Matthew's record ( Matthew 24:22 ) differs from that of St. Mark in the omission of the words "the Lord," and the clause "whom he chose." If the time of the siege of Jerusalem had lasted much longer, not one of the nation could have survived; all would have perished by war, or famine, or pestilence. The Romans raged against the Jews as an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:21-22

And then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, Lo, there, believe it not; for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets . Josephus mentions one Simon of Gerasa, who, pretending to be a deliverer of the people from the Romans, gathered around him a crowd of followers, and gained admission into Jerusalem, and harassed the Jews. In like manner, Eleazar and John, leaders of the Zealots, gained admission into the holy place, under pretense of defending the city, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:23

But take ye heed ( ὑμεῖς δὲ βλέπετε ). The "ye" is here emphatic. The disciples were around him, hanging upon his lips. But his admonition is meant for Christians everywhere, even to the end of the world. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:9

Take heed to yourselves - Be cautious that no man deceive you; or, take care of your lives, not to run into unnecessary danger.To councils - The higher ecclesiastical courts of the Jews, including the Sanhedrin, or great council of the nation.Rulers and kings - Referring to Roman officers.For a testimony against them - Rather to bear testimony to them, or to be witnesses “before them” of the truth. This was” for the sake” of Jesus, or because they were attached to him; and God would overrule it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:11

Neither do ye premeditate - Do not think beforehand, or “prepare” an answer. You know not what the accusations will be, and God will furnish you with a reply that shall be adapted to the occasion.Not ye that speak, but the Holy Spirit - This is a full promise that they should be inspired, and consequently their defenses recorded in the Acts of the Apostles are the words of the Holy Spirit. There could be no more explicit promise that they should be under an infallible guidance, and we are not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:12

The brother shall betray ... - The brother shall give up in a treacherous manner his brother to be put to death, on account of his attachment to Jesus. Through fear, or from the hope of reward and from the hatred of the gospel, he will overcome all the natural ties of brotherhood. and give up his own kindred to be burnt or crucified. Perhaps nothing could more clearly show the dreadful evil of those times, as well as the natural opposition of the heart to the religion of Christ. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:15

On the house-top - See the notes at Matthew 9:1-8. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 13:9

Mark 13:9. Take heed to yourselves Walk circumspectly, and arm yourselves both with patience and fortitude, that you may be able to perform your duty amid all the opposition and persecution which you shall meet with. For they shall deliver you up to councils, &c. See note on Matthew 10:17; Matthew 24:9. And in the synagogues ye shall be beaten “It is certain,” says Whitby, “both from Scripture and the Jewish writers, that whipping and beating were punishments used in the synagogues... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 13:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 13:9

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