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Mark 13:1 web — As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buil…

World English Bible

"As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!""

— Mark 13:1, World English Bible

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Mark 13 — Context

1

As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!"

2

Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone on another, which will not be thrown down."

3

As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,

4

"Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are all about to be fulfilled?"

Mark 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:1 say?
Mark 13:1 in the World English Bible reads: “As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!"”
Where is Mark 13:1 in the Bible?
Mark 13:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 1.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 13:1.
What translation should I read Mark 13:1 in?
Mark 13:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 13:1?
Mark 13:1 reads (WEB): “As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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