Mark 13:24

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 13:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
Mark 13:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,

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 in those days, after that tribulation, etc..] That is, after the destruction of the city and temple of Jerusalem, and the miseries and calamities attending it, in the times immediately following it; (see <402429> Matthew 24:29); the sun shall be darkened: so the Shekinah, or glory of the divine majesty was withdrawn, and all the symbols of the divine presence were gone, when the temple was destroyed: and the moon shall not give her light; the ceremonial law, which though abolished by the death of Christ, was observed by the Jews as long as the temple stood; but now ceased, particularly that principal branch of it, the daily sacrifice; (see Gill on “<402429>Matthew 24:29”).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“But in those days - Which immediately precede the end of the world: after that tribulation - Above described. Mark 13:28”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:24-27 At that time, after the anguish of those days: Many scholars argue that the cosmic signs of 13:24-25, the coming of the Son of Man in 13:26, and the gathering of the chosen ones from throughout the world in 13:27 are metaphorical ways of referring to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 and to the vindication of the Son of Man by that event. The traditional interpretation, though, is that, whereas the former material refers to the destruction of Jerusalem, this passage refers to the coming of the Son of Man (the parousia) that will occur at the end of history. This interpretation fits better for several reasons: (1) After the anguish of those days means after the destruction of…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Isa 13:10, Isa 24:20-23; Jer 4:23-25, Jer 4:28; Eze 32:7; Dan 7:10, Dan 12:1; Joe 2:30, Joe 2:31; Amo 5:20; Zep 1:14-18; Mat 24:29-31; Luk 21:25-27; Act 2:19, Act 2:20; Pe2 3:10, Pe2 3:12; Rev 6:12-14, Rev 20:11 Mark 13:26”
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