Mark 13:3 kjva — And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,"

— Mark 13:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 13 — Context

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And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!

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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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And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,

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Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?

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And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:

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For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Mark 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:3 say?
Mark 13:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,”
Where is Mark 13:3 in the Bible?
Mark 13:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 3.
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 13:3.
What translation should I read Mark 13:3 in?
Mark 13:3 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 13:3?
Mark 13:3 reads (KJVA): “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,” 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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