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Mark 13:16 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. "
Mark 13:16
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house:
And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment.
But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.
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Mark 13:1
"And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings"
Mark 13:2
"And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down."
Mark 13:3
"And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,"
Mark 13:4
"Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?"
Mark 13:5
"And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:"
Mark 13:6
"For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many."
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