Mark 13:5 bbe — And Jesus said to them, Take care that you are not tricked by anyone.

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"And Jesus said to them, Take care that you are not tricked by anyone."

— Mark 13:5, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 13:5 in Other Translations

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“And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:”
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“And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:”
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Mark 13 — Context

And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? there is not one stone here resting on another which will not be overturned.

And while he was seated on the Mountain of Olives opposite the Temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew said to him privately,

Say when these things will be, and what will be the sign when these things are all about to be done.

And Jesus said to them, Take care that you are not tricked by anyone.

People will come in my name, saying, I am he; and a number will be turned from the true way.

And when you have news of wars and talk of wars, do not be troubled; these things have to be, but it is still not the end.

Nation will go to war with nation, and kingdom with kingdom: there will be earth-shocks in different places; there will be times when there is no food; these things are the first of the troubles.

Mark 13:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:5 say?

Mark 13:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus said to them, Take care that you are not tricked by anyone.”

Where is Mark 13:5 in the Bible?

Mark 13:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 13, verse 5.

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 13:5.

What translation should I read Mark 13:5 in?

Mark 13:5 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 13:5?

Mark 13:5 reads (BBE): “And Jesus said to them, Take care that you are not tricked by anyone.” 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.

Mark 13:5 bbe — And Jesus said to them, Take care that you are not tricked by anyone.

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