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Mark 13:23

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 13:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.
Mark 13:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the elect`s sake, whom he chose, he shortened the days.
21And then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, Lo, there; believe [it] not:
22for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the elect.
23But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.
24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
25and the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken.
26And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But take ye heed, etc..] The Persic version adds, “of them”; of the false Christs, and false prophets: for though the purposes of God, concerning the salvation of his elect, are infrustrable; his promises are yea and amen; his grace is efficacious and irresistible, and his power uncontrollable; and the salvation of his chosen ones certain; yet it becomes them to be on their guard against every deception, and temptation, and to make use of all means for their perseverance: behold, I have foretold you all things; relating to the destruction of the temple, city, and nation of the Jews; the signs that would go before it, as the disciples had desired; the miseries and calamities that would attend…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“take: Mar 13:5, Mar 13:9, Mar 13:33; Mat 7:15; Luk 21:8, Luk 21:34; Pe2 3:17 behold: Isa 44:7, Isa 44:8; Joh 14:29, Joh 16:1-4 Mark 13:24”
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