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Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don`t know when the time is.

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An Urgent Call to Readiness

All commentators agree that the core message is an urgent, repeated command to be spiritually alert. Because the timing of Christ's return or our own death is unknown, believers are called to a constant state of watchfulness and prayerful dependence, rather than passive waiting.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Mark 13:33

19th Century

Bishop

Take ye heed.—Note once more the characteristic iteration of the warning. It would almost seem, from the very different c…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 13:33

God’s people must remain on guard because they do not know when God’s appointed time is. The Parousia could occur at any time.

The parable he…

John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 13:33

17th Century

Pastor

Take you heed, watch and pray
This seems to be the principal reason why the day and hour of Jerusalem's destruction,…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 13:28–37

17th Century

Minister

We have the application of this prophetic sermon. As to the destruction of Jerusalem, expect it to come very shortly. As to the end of the world, d…