Mark 13 · Verse 29

Mark 13:29

So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.
Mark 13:29, King James Version

Mark 13:29 in other translations

BSBSo also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
WEBeven so you also, when you see these things coming to pass, know that it is near, at the doors.
ASVeven so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that he is nigh, even at the doors.
YLTso ye, also, when these ye may see coming to pass, ye know that it is nigh, at the doors.
DARBYThus also ye, when ye see these things happening, know that it is near, at the doors.
BBEEven so, when you see these things taking place, you may be certain that he is near, even at the doors.
WebsterSo ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

What does Mark 13:29 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
29. So ye, in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass--rather, "coming to pass." know that it--"the kingdom of God" (Lu 21:31). is nigh, even at the doors--that is, the full manifestation of it; for till then it admitted of no full development. In Luke (Lu 21:28) the following words precede these: "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh"--their redemption, in the first instance certainly, from Jewish oppression (1Th 2:14-16; Lu 11:52): but in the highest sense of these words, redemption from all the oppressions and miseries of the present state at the second appearing of the Lord Jesus.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 13:28-37

We have the application of this prophetic sermon. As to the destruction of Jerusalem, expect it to come very shortly. As to the end of the world, do not inquire when it will come, for of that day and that hour knoweth no man. Christ, as God, could not be ignorant of anything; but the Divine wisdom which dwelt in our Saviour, communicated itself to his human soul according to the Divine pleasure. As to both, our duty…

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Mark 13:29 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

οὕτωςhoutōsSoG3779
καὶkaialsoG2532
ὑμεῖς,humeisyou yourselves,G4771
ὅτανhotanwhenG3752
ἴδητεidēteyou may seeG1492
ταῦταtautathese thingsG3778
γινόμενα,ginomenacoming to pass,G1096
γινώσκετεginōsketedo knowG1097
ὅτιhotithatG3754
ἐγγύςengusnearG1451
ἐστινestinHe isG1510
ἐπὶepiat [the]G1909
θύραις.¶thuraisdoors.G2374

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 13:29

  • James 5:9

    Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

  • 1 Peter 4:17-18

    For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

  • Hebrews 10:25-37

    Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: …

  • Ezekiel 12:25-28

    For I am the Lord: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord God. Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off. Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord God.

  • Ezekiel 7:10-12

    Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded. Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness: none of them shall remain, nor of their multitude, nor of any of theirs: neither shall there be wailing for them. The time is come, the day draweth near: let not the buyer rejoice, nor the seller mourn: for wrath is upon all the multitude thereof.

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Eze 7:10-12; 12:25-28; Heb 10:25-37; Jas 5:9; 1Pe 4:17,18

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Context

  • Mark 13:28

    Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

  • Mark 13:29

    So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

  • Mark 13:30

    Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

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Mark 13:29 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Así también vosotros, cuando viereis hacerse estas cosas, conoced que está cerca, á las puertas.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		De même aussi vous, quand vous verrez arriver ces choses, sachez que cela est proche, à la porte.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Also auch ihr, wenn ihr dies geschehen sehet, so erkennet, daß es nahe an der Tür ist.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		sic et vos cum videritis hæc fieri, scitote quod in proximo sit, in ostiis.