16 And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment.
16 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak.
16 and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak.
16 if you're out in the field, don't go back to get your coat.
16 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes.
16 A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 13:16
Commentary on Mark 13:14-23
(Read Mark 13:14-23)
The Jews in rebelling against the Romans, and in persecuting the Christians, hastened their own ruin apace. Here we have a prediction of that ruin which came upon them within less than forty years after this. Such destruction and desolation, that the like cannot be found in any history. Promises of power to persevere, and cautions against falling away, well agree with each other. But the more we consider these things, the more we shall see abundant cause to flee without delay for refuge to Christ, and to renounce every earthly object, for the salvation of our souls.