Mark 13:33 net — Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come.

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"Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come."

— Mark 13:33, NET Bible

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Mark 13 — Context

30

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

31

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

32

Be Ready!“But as for that day or hour no one knows it– neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son– except the Father.

33

Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come.

34

It is like a man going on a journey. He left his house and put his slaves in charge, assigning to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to stay alert.

35

Stay alert, then, because you do not know when the owner of the house will return– whether during evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or at dawn–

36

or else he might find you asleep when he returns suddenly.

Mark 13:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:33 say?
Mark 13:33 in the NET Bible reads: “Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come.”
Where is Mark 13:33 in the Bible?
Mark 13:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 33.
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 13:33.
What translation should I read Mark 13:33 in?
Mark 13:33 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 13:33?
Mark 13:33 reads (NET): “Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come.” 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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