Mark 13:27

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 13:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And then shall he send forth the angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And then shall he send forth the angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
Mark 13:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And then shall he send forth the angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And then he shall send his angels, etc..] The ministers of the Gospel to preach it, and plant more churches among the Gentiles, since that at Jerusalem was entirely broken up: and shall gather together his elect; that is, he the son of man, or Christ, shall gather them by the ministry of his servants; or “they shall gather them”, as the Ethiopic version reads; and as Beza says it is read in a certain copy: these ministers shall be the means of gathering such whom God has chosen from all eternity, to obtain salvation by Christ, out of the world, and unto Christ, and into a Gospel church state: even from the uttermost part of the earth, to the uttermost part of the heaven; be they where they…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:27 The Son of Man, at his coming, will gather his chosen people—those who believe in him and follow him—from all over the world (see Zech 2:6) and from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven (see Deut 13:7; 30:4; Isa 42:10; 62:11). This hope is expressed frequently in the Old Testament (e.g., Ps 107:2-3; Isa 11:11-16; 27:12-13; 43:5-13; 49:12; 60:1-9; Jer 31:10). For Mark’s readers, this passage would have provided encouragement to endure and remain faithful despite the persecutions foretold in Mark 13:9-13. The Son of Man’s coming will also bring judgment on the unrighteous (8:38; 13:32-37; Matt 13:41-43; 24:36-51; 25:1-12, 31-46).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“shall he: Mat 13:41, Mat 13:49, Mat 24:31; Luk 16:22; Rev 7:1-3, Rev 15:6, Rev 15:7 shall gather: Gen 49:10; Mat 25:31, Mat 25:32; Joh 10:16, Joh 11:52; Th1 4:14-17; Th2 2:1; Rev 7:5-9 his elect: Mar 13:20, Mar 13:22; Isa 65:9; Mat 24:22, Mat 24:24, Mat 24:31; Luk 18:7; Rom 8:33; Col 3:12; Ti2 2:10; Pe1 1:2 from: Deu 30:4; Mat 12:42 Mark 13:28”
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