Mark 13:2 bbe — And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? there is not one stone here resting on another which will not…

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"And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? there is not one stone here resting on another which will not be overturned."

— Mark 13:2, Bible in Basic English

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“And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”
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Mark 13 — Context

And when he was going out of the Temple, one of his disciples said to him, Master, see, what stones and what buildings!

And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? there is not one stone here resting on another which will not be overturned.

And while he was seated on the Mountain of Olives opposite the Temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew said to him privately,

Say when these things will be, and what will be the sign when these things are all about to be done.

And Jesus said to them, Take care that you are not tricked by anyone.

Mark 13:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:2 say?

Mark 13:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? there is not one stone here resting on another which will not be overturned.”

Where is Mark 13:2 in the Bible?

Mark 13:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 2.

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 13:2.

What translation should I read Mark 13:2 in?

Mark 13:2 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 13:2?

Mark 13:2 reads (BBE): “And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? there is not one stone here resting on another which will not be overturned.” 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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