Mark 13:15 web — and let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, to take anything out of his house.

World English Bible

"and let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, to take anything out of his house."

— Mark 13:15, World English Bible

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Mark 13 — Context

12

"Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.

13

You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.

14

But when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains,

15

and let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, to take anything out of his house.

16

Let him who is in the field not return back to take his cloak.

17

But woe to those who are with child and to those who nurse babies in those days!

18

Pray that your flight won't be in the winter.

Mark 13:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:15 say?
Mark 13:15 in the World English Bible reads: “and let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, 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 (WEB): “and let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, 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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