Mark 13:22 bbe — Because there will be false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders in the hope of turning eve…

Bible in Basic English

"Because there will be false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders in the hope of turning even the saints from the true way."

— Mark 13:22, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 13 — Context

19

For in those days there will be sorrow, such as there has not been from the time when God made the world till now, and will not ever be again.

20

And if the Lord had not made the time short, no flesh would have been kept from destruction; but because of the saints he has made the time short.

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And then if any man says to you, See, here is Christ; or, See, there; have no faith in it:

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Because there will be false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders in the hope of turning even the saints from the true way.

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But take care; see, I have made all things clear to you before the time.

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But in those days, after that time of trouble, the sun will be made dark and the moon will not give her light,

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And the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers which are in the heavens will be moved.

Mark 13:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:22 say?
Mark 13:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because there will be false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders in the hope of turning even the saints from the true way.”
Where is Mark 13:22 in the Bible?
Mark 13:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 22.
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 13:22.
What translation should I read Mark 13:22 in?
Mark 13:22 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 13:22?
Mark 13:22 reads (BBE): “Because there will be false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders in the hope of turning even the saints from the true way.” 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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