Mark 13:15 cpdv — And let whoever is on the rooftop not descend to the house, nor enter so as to take anything from the house.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And let whoever is on the rooftop not descend to the house, nor enter so as to take anything from the house. "

— Mark 13:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 13 — Context

12

Then brother will betray brother to death, and the father, a son; and children will rise up against their parents and will bring about their death.

13

And you will be hated by all for the sake of my name. But whoever will have persevered unto the end, the same will be saved.

14

Then, when you have seen the abomination of desolation, standing where it ought not to be, let the reader understand: then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

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And let whoever is on the rooftop not descend to the house, nor enter so as to take anything from the house.

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And let whoever may be in the field not return to take his garment.

17

But woe to those who are pregnant or nursing in those days.

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Truly, pray that these things may not happen in winter.

Mark 13:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:15 say?
Mark 13:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And let whoever is on the rooftop not descend to the house, nor enter so as to take anything from the house. ”
Where is Mark 13:15 in the Bible?
Mark 13:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 15.
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 13:15.
What translation should I read Mark 13:15 in?
Mark 13:15 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 13:15?
Mark 13:15 reads (CPDV): “And let whoever is on the rooftop not descend to the house, nor enter so as to take anything from the house. ” 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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