Mark 13:14 bbe — But when you see the unclean thing which makes destruction, in the place where it has no right to be (let this be clear…

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"But when you see the unclean thing which makes destruction, in the place where it has no right to be (let this be clear to the reader), then let those who are in Judaea go quickly to the mountains:"

— Mark 13:14, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 13 — Context

11

And when you are taken and given up to be judged, do not be troubled about what to say: but whatever is given to you in that hour, say: because it is not you who say it, but the Holy Spirit.

12

And brother will give up brother to death, and the father his child; and children will go against their fathers and mothers, and put them to death.

13

And you will be hated by all men, because of my name; but he who goes through to the end will have salvation.

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But when you see the unclean thing which makes destruction, in the place where it has no right to be (let this be clear to the reader), then let those who are in Judaea go quickly to the mountains:

15

And let him who is on the house-top not go down, or go in, to take anything out of his house:

16

And let not him who is in the field go back to take his coat.

17

And it will be hard for women who are with child and for her who has a baby at the breast in those days.

Mark 13:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:14 say?
Mark 13:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But when you see the unclean thing which makes destruction, in the place where it has no right to be (let this be clear to the reader), then let those who are in Judaea go quickly to the mountains:”
Where is Mark 13:14 in the Bible?
Mark 13:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 14.
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 13:14.
What translation should I read Mark 13:14 in?
Mark 13:14 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 13:14?
Mark 13:14 reads (BBE): “But when you see the unclean thing which makes destruction, in the place where it has no right to be (let this be clear to the reader), then let those who are in Judaea go quickly to the mountains:” 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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