Mark 13:18
New International Version
Pray that this will not take place in winter,

New Living Translation
And pray that your flight will not be in winter.

English Standard Version
Pray that it may not happen in winter.

Berean Standard Bible
Pray that this will not occur in the winter.

Berean Literal Bible
And pray that it might not be in winter,

King James Bible
And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

New King James Version
And pray that your flight may not be in winter.

New American Standard Bible
Moreover, pray that it will not happen in winter.

NASB 1995
“But pray that it may not happen in the winter.

NASB 1977
“But pray that it may not happen in the winter.

Legacy Standard Bible
But pray that it may not happen in the winter.

Amplified Bible
Pray that it will not occur in winter,

Christian Standard Bible
“Pray it won’t happen in winter.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pray it won’t happen in winter.

American Standard Version
And pray ye that it be not in the winter.

Contemporary English Version
Pray that it won't happen in winter.

English Revised Version
And pray ye that it be not in the winter.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Pray that it will not be in winter.

Good News Translation
Pray to God that these things will not happen in the winter!

International Standard Version
Pray that it may not be in winter,

Majority Standard Bible
Pray that your flight will not occur in the winter.

NET Bible
Pray that it may not be in winter.

New Heart English Bible
And pray that it won't be in the winter.

Webster's Bible Translation
And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

Weymouth New Testament
"But pray that it may not come in the winter.

World English Bible
Pray that your flight won’t be in the winter.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and pray that your flight may not be in winter,

Berean Literal Bible
And pray that it might not be in winter,

Young's Literal Translation
and pray ye that your flight may not be in winter,

Smith's Literal Translation
And pray ye that your flight be not of winter.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But pray ye, that these things happen not in winter.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, pray that these things may not happen in winter.

New American Bible
Pray that this does not happen in winter.

New Revised Standard Version
Pray that it may not be in winter.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Pray that your flight may not be in winter.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Pray that your flight will not be in the winter.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And pray that your flight may not be in the winter.

Godbey New Testament
But pray that your flight may not be in the winter.

Haweis New Testament
And pray that your flight be not in winter.

Mace New Testament
pray that your flight be not in the winter.

Weymouth New Testament
"But pray that it may not come in the winter.

Worrell New Testament
And pray that it be not in winter;

Worsley New Testament
But pray that your flight may not be in the winter;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Abomination of Desolation
17How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! 18 Pray that this will not occur in the winter. 19For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:20
Pray that your flight will not occur in the winter or on the Sabbath.

Luke 21:36
So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Luke 21:23
How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.

Matthew 24:19
How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!

Luke 21:22
For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

Matthew 24:21
For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.

Luke 21:21
Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.

Matthew 24:22
If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.

Luke 21:20
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

Matthew 24:15-16
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Luke 21:24
They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Daniel 9:27
And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”

Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.

Zechariah 14:2
For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.


Treasury of Scripture

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Mark 13
1. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;
9. the persecutions for the gospel;
10. that the gospel must be preached to all nations;
14. that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;
24. and the manner of his coming to judgment;
32. the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray














And pray that it will not occur in the winter
And pray
The Greek word for "pray" here is "προσεύχεσθε" (proseuchesthe), which is a present imperative verb, indicating a continuous or repeated action. This suggests that prayer should be a constant and ongoing practice for believers. In the context of Mark 13, Jesus is instructing His disciples to be vigilant and spiritually prepared for the trials to come. Prayer is a means of aligning oneself with God's will and seeking His guidance and protection. Historically, prayer has been a cornerstone of the Christian faith, serving as a direct line of communication with God and a source of strength and comfort in times of distress.

that it will not occur
The phrase "that it will not occur" reflects a petition for divine intervention. The Greek word "γένηται" (genētai) is an aorist subjunctive verb, which conveys a sense of uncertainty or potentiality. This highlights the human dependence on God's sovereignty and the belief that He can alter circumstances according to His will. In the broader scriptural context, this reflects the understanding that while God is in control, He invites His people to participate in His plans through prayer. It underscores the power of prayer to influence outcomes and the importance of seeking God's mercy in difficult times.

in the winter
The mention of "winter" is significant both practically and symbolically. In the historical and geographical context of Israel, winter would have been a time of harsh weather, making travel and survival more difficult. The Greek word "χειμῶνος" (cheimōnos) refers to the cold and rainy season, which could exacerbate the hardships faced during the prophesied tribulations. Symbolically, winter can represent a period of spiritual barrenness or trial. Jesus' instruction to pray that these events do not occur in winter emphasizes the compassion of God, who is mindful of human frailty and the additional burdens that adverse conditions can impose. It serves as a reminder of God's care for His people and the importance of seeking His provision and protection in all circumstances.

(18) Pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.--Note St. Mark's omission of "nor on the Sabbath day," which is prominent in St. Matthew's report, as characteristic of a Gospel for Gentile readers.

Verse 18. - And pray ye that it be not in the winter. According to the best authorities, "your flight" (ἡ φυγὴ ὑμῶν) is omitted, but the meaning remains very much the same. St. Matthew (Matthew 24:20) adds, "neither on a sabbath." But this would be comparatively of little interest to those to whom St. Mark was writing. Our Lord thus specifies the winter, because at that season, on account of the cold and snow, flight would be attended with special difficulty and hardship, and would be almost impossible for the aged and infirm.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Pray
προσεύχεσθε (proseuchesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.

that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

it will not occur
γένηται (genētai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

in the winter.
χειμῶνος (cheimōnos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5494: From a derivative of cheo, meaning a storm; by implication, the rainy season, i.e. Winter.


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