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A Command for All Believers
Commentators emphasize that with this final word, Jesus deliberately expands his audience from the four disciples to "all." This command to "Watch" is not limited to a specific historical crisis but is a personal and universal instruction for every follower of Christ throughout history.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 13:37
18th Century
Theologian
All, Watch. This command was proper, not only for those who were expecting the calamities that were soon to come upon the Jews, but for al…
AT Robertson
On Mark 13:37
Watch (γρηγορειτε). Be on the watch. Present imperative of a verb made on the second perfect, εγρηγορα, to be awake. Stay awake ti…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 13:37
19th Century
Bishop
Watch.—The impression which this command made on the hearts of Christians is seen in a striking manner in the use of such names as…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 13:37
The key word of the discourse, right from the beginning (v.5), was the imperative “Watch.” Now at the end it is repeated once more, but this time i…
John Gill
On Mark 13:37
17th Century
Pastor
And what I say to you
The four disciples, Peter, James, John, and Andrew; who came privately to him, and put to him …
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…