23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
23 So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.
23 But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.
23 So watch out. I've given you fair warning.
23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.
23 Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of time!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 13:23
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.