Mark 13:9-11 Part 1 of 2

"You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit."

 

"You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them." 

Matthew 24:9  

    "Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me."

Matthew 10:17-18  

"Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles."

Luke 21:12  

    "But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name."

Acts 5:17-18  

    Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. (see verses 12-16) They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.  (see Acts 5:17-42, also Acts 6-7)

Acts 12:1-3  

    It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread.  (see Acts 12:1-19)

Acts 25:24-26  

Festus said: "King Agrippa, and all who are present with us, you see this man! The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him in Jerusalem and here in Caesarea, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. I found he had done nothing deserving death, but because he made his appeal to the Emperor I decided to send him to Rome. But I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that as a result of this investigation I may have something to write."  (see Acts 21:27 - 26:32) 

 

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Mark 13:6-8

"Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he' and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains."

 

John 5:41-44  

    "I do not accept glory from human beings, but I know you (the Jewish leaders). I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?"  (see John 5:31-47)

Matthew 24:4-8  

    Jesus answered, "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah,' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains."  (see also Luke 21:8-9)

2 Chronicles 15:5-6  

"In those days it was not safe to travel about, for all the inhabitants of the lands were in great turmoil. One nation was being crushed by another and one city by another, because God was troubling them with every kind of distress."  

(see 2 Chronicles 15:1-7)  

 

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Mark 13:1-5 Part 3 of 3

    As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!"

    "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."

    As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?"

    Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you." 

 

Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you."

Mark 13:22-23  

"For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. So be on your guard. I have told you everything ahead of time."  

(see Mark 13:5-37)

Jeremiah 29:8-9  

Yes, this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel says: "Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have. They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them." declares the LORD.  (see Jeremiah 29:1-23)

Ephesians 5:6  

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.  

(see Ephesians 5:1-20)

2 Thessalonians 2:3  

Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.  

(see all 2 Thessalonians 2) 

1 Timothy 4:1  

    The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.  (see all 1 Timothy 4)

2 Timothy 3:12-13  

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil doers and imposters will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.  

(see all 2 Timothy 3)

1 John 4:6  

We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.  

(see all 1 John 4) 

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Mark 13:1-5 Part 2 of 3

    As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!"

    "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."

    As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?"

    Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you." 

 

... "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?"  

Matthew 24:3  

    As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and the end of the age?"

Luke 21:7  

    "Teacher," they asked, "when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?" 

Matthew 24:7  

"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains." (see Matthew 24:4-14) 

Luke 21:9-11  

"When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away."

    Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven."  (see Luke 21:5-11)

 

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Mark 13:1-5 Part 1 of 3

    As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" 

    "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."

    As Jesus as sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?"

    Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you."    

    

As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."

Matthew 24:1-2

    Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. "Do you see all these things?" he asked. "Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another, every one will be thrown down."

Luke 19:44  

"They will dash you (Jerusalem) to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God's coming to you."  (see Luke 19:28-44)

Luke 21:5-6  

    Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, "As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another, every one of them will be thrown down."

 

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, ...  

Mark 1:16-20  

    As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him.

    When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. 

 

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Mark 12:41-44

    Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.

    Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on." 

    

Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.

Luke 21:1

    As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. (Note: In the court of women, east of Herod's temple, there were 13 boxes shaped like trumpets and positioned to receive the donations of the worshipers.)

John 8:20  

He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts near the place where the offerings were put. Yet no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come.  (see John 8:12-20)

Matthew 27:5-7  

    So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

    The chief priests picked up the coins and said, "It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money." So they decided to use the money to buy the potter's field as a burial place for foreigners.

 

But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.  

Luke 21:2  

He also saw a poor widow put in two very small coins.

 

Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others."  

1 Kings 17:12  

    "As surely as the LORD your God lives," she replied, "I don't have any bread--only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it--and die."  (see 1 Kings 17:7-16)

Luke 21:3  

"Truly I tell you," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others."

 

"They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on."  

Luke 21:4  

"All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on." 

2 Corinthians 8:3-4  

For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord's people.  (see all 1 Corinthians 8) 

 

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Mark 12:38-40

    As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely."


Matthew 23:1-7

    Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. They tie up heavy cumbersome loads and put them on other people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

    Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called "Rabbi' by others."  

(see all Matthew 23)

Luke 11:43  

    "Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the most important seats in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplaces.

Luke 11:45-46  

    One of the experts in the law answered him, "Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us also."

    Jesus replied, "And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them."

Luke 11:52  

    "Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering."  

(see Luke 11:37-54, also Luke 20:45-47) 

 

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