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Mark 13:4

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 13:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign when these things are all about to be accomplished?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign when these things are all about to be accomplished?
Mark 13:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And as he went forth out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings!
2And Jesus said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down.
3And as he sat on the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
4Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign when these things are all about to be accomplished?
5And Jesus began to say unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.
6Many shall come in my name, saying, I am [he]; and shall lead many astray.
7And when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled: [these things] must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet.
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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
“Tell us when shall these things be? etc..] When the temple will be destroyed, and these fine buildings shall be demolished, and not one of these large stones shall be left upon another: and what shall be the sign when all these things [shall be] fulfilled? And what is the sign of his coming, and of the end of the world, as Matthew relates; (see Gill on “<402403>Matthew 24:3”).”
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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
“Two questions are here asked; the one concerning the destruction of Jerusalem: the other concerning the end of the world. Mark 13:9”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Dan 12:6, Dan 12:8; Mat 24:3; Luk 21:7; Joh 21:21, Joh 21:22; Act 1:6, Act 1:7 Mark 13:5”
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