Mark 13:15 net — The one on the roof must not come down or go inside to take anything out of his house.

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"The one on the roof must not come down or go inside to take anything out of his house."

— Mark 13:15, NET Bible

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Mark 13 — Context

12

Brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against parents and have them put to death.

13

You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

14

The Abomination of Desolation“But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be”(let the reader understand),“then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.

15

The one on the roof must not come down or go inside to take anything out of his house.

16

The one in the field must not turn back to get his cloak.

17

Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing their babies in those days!

18

Pray that it may not be in winter.

Mark 13:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:15 say?
Mark 13:15 in the NET Bible reads: “The one on the roof must not come down or go inside to take anything out of his 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 (NET): “The one on the roof must not come down or go inside to take anything out of his 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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