Mark 13:23 net — Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time.

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"Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time."

— Mark 13:23, NET Bible

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Mark 13 — Context

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And if the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would be saved. But because of the elect, whom he chose, he has cut them short.

21

Then if anyone says to you,‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe him.

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For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, the elect.

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Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time.

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The Arrival of the Son of Man“But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light;

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the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

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Then everyone will see the Son of Man arriving in the clouds with great power and glory.

Mark 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:23 say?
Mark 13:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time.”
Where is Mark 13:23 in the Bible?
Mark 13:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 23.
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 13:23.
What translation should I read Mark 13:23 in?
Mark 13:23 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 13:23?
Mark 13:23 reads (NET): “Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time.” 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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