Mark 13:30 bbe — Truly, I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.

Bible in Basic English

"Truly, I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete."

— Mark 13:30, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 13 — Context

27

And then he will send out the angels, and will get together his saints from the four winds, from the farthest part of the earth to the farthest part of heaven.

28

Take an example from the fig-tree: when its branches become soft and put out their leaves, you see that the summer is near;

29

Even so, when you see these things taking place, you may be certain that he is near, even at the doors.

30

Truly, I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.

31

Heaven and earth will come to an end, but my words will not come to an end.

32

But of that day or that hour no one has knowledge, not even the angels in heaven, or the Son, but the Father.

33

Take care, keep watch with prayer: for you are not certain when the time will be.

Mark 13:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:30 say?
Mark 13:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly, I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.”
Where is Mark 13:30 in the Bible?
Mark 13:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 30.
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 13:30.
What translation should I read Mark 13:30 in?
Mark 13:30 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 13:30?
Mark 13:30 reads (BBE): “Truly, I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.” 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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