Mark 13:23

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So be on guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.

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  • 2 Pet 3:17 : 17 Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness.
  • Mark 13:5 : 5 Jesus began to say to them, 'Watch out that no one deceives you.'
  • John 14:29 : 29 And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you may believe.
  • John 16:1-4 : 1 I have told you these things so that you will not fall away. 2 They will ban you from the synagogue. But the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. 3 They will do these things because they have not known the Father or me. 4 I have told you these things so that when the time comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you.
  • Isa 44:7-8 : 7 Who is like Me? Let him declare and explain it. Let him present it to Me since I established the ancient people. Let them declare the things that are to come and what will happen. 8 Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and declare it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides Me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.
  • Matt 7:15 : 15 Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
  • Mark 13:9 : 9 'You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to councils and beaten in synagogues. On account of Me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.'
  • Mark 13:33 : 33 Be on guard! Stay alert and pray, because you do not know when the time will come.
  • Luke 21:8 : 8 He replied, 'Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, saying, “I am he,” and, “The time is near.” Do not follow them.'
  • Luke 21:34 : 34 Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with indulgence, drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.

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  • Matt 24:23-26
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    23At that time, if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Messiah!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it.

    24For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

    25See, I have told you in advance.

    26So if anyone tells you, 'He is in the wilderness,' do not go out; or 'He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.

  • Mark 13:21-22
    2 verses
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    21At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or ‘Look, there He is!’ do not believe it.

    22For false messiahs and false prophets will rise and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

  • Acts 13:40
    75%

    40So beware that what is spoken of in the prophets does not come upon you:

  • Mark 13:4-6
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    4'Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that all these things are about to be fulfilled?

    5Jesus began to say to them, 'Watch out that no one deceives you.'

    6'Many will come in My name, claiming, "I am He," and will deceive many.'

  • Mark 13:36-37
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    36Otherwise, when he comes suddenly, he may find you sleeping.

    37What I say to you, I say to everyone: Stay alert!

  • John 13:18-19
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    18I am not speaking about all of you. I know those I have chosen. But this is so that the Scripture may be fulfilled: 'The one who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.'

    19I am telling you this now before it happens, so that when it does happen, you may believe that I am He.

  • Mark 13:29-31
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    75%

    29In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—right at the door.

    30Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

    31Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

  • Mark 13:33
    75%

    33Be on guard! Stay alert and pray, because you do not know when the time will come.

  • John 14:29
    74%

    29And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you may believe.

  • Matt 24:2-4
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    2Jesus said to them, 'Do you see all these things? Truly, I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.'

    3While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately and said, 'Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?'

    4Jesus answered them, 'Watch out that no one deceives you.'

  • Mark 13:24-26
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    73%

    24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;

    25the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

    26Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

  • Mark 13:8-10
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    73%

    8Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

    9'You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to councils and beaten in synagogues. On account of Me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.'

    10And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations.

  • Luke 21:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8He replied, 'Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, saying, “I am he,” and, “The time is near.” Do not follow them.'

    9When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be terrified. These things must happen first, but the end will not come immediately.

  • Matt 24:33-34
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    33In the same way, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.

    34Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.

  • Luke 17:23
    72%

    23People will say to you, 'Look, there he is!' or 'Here he is!' Do not go running off after them.

  • John 16:4
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    4I have told you these things so that when the time comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you.

  • Matt 23:36
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    36Truly, I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.

  • Luke 21:35-36
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    35For it will come upon all who live on the face of the earth as a snare.

    36Be vigilant and pray at all times, so that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.

  • Luke 21:32
    70%

    32Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

  • Matt 13:34-35
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    69%

    34Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not say anything to them without using a parable.

    35This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.'

  • John 14:25
    69%

    25I have spoken these things to you while remaining with you.

  • Mark 13:13-14
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    69%

    13Everyone will hate you because of My name, but the one who endures to the end will be saved.

    14When you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be, as spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.

  • Mark 14:27
    69%

    27Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'

  • Matt 13:51
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    51Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all these things?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord."

  • Luke 21:12-13
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    69%

    12But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors on account of my name.

    13This will result in an opportunity for you to bear witness.

  • Luke 12:40
    68%

    40You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

  • Luke 18:31
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    31Jesus took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 'Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that has been written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.'

  • John 16:1
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    1I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.