Mark 13:5 net — Jesus began to say to them,“Watch out that no one misleads you.

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"Jesus began to say to them,“Watch out that no one misleads you."

— Mark 13:5, NET Bible

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Mark 13 — Context

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Jesus said to him,“Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!”

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Signs of the End of the Age So while he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,

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“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that all these things are about to take place?”

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Jesus began to say to them,“Watch out that no one misleads you.

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Many will come in my name, saying,‘I am he,’ and they will mislead many.

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When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.

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For nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines. These are but the beginning of birth pains.

Mark 13:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 13:5 say?
Mark 13:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus began to say to them,“Watch out that no one misleads you.”
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 (NET): “Jesus began to say to them,“Watch out that no one misleads you.” 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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