Mark 13:32
New International Version
“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

New Living Translation
“However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.

English Standard Version
“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Berean Standard Bible
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Berean Literal Bible
And concerning that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

King James Bible
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

New King James Version
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

New American Standard Bible
But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

NASB 1995
“But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

NASB 1977
“But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

Legacy Standard Bible
But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

Amplified Bible
But of that [exact] day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son [in His humanity], but the Father alone.

Christian Standard Bible
“Now concerning that day or hour no one knows—neither the angels in heaven nor the Son —but only the Father.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Now concerning that day or hour no one knows—neither the angels in heaven nor the Son—except the Father.

American Standard Version
But of that day or that hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contemporary English Version
No one knows the day or the time. The angels in heaven don't know, and the Son himself doesn't know. Only the Father knows.

English Revised Version
But of that day or that hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"No one knows when that day or hour will come. Even the angels in heaven and the Son don't know. Only the Father knows.

Good News Translation
"No one knows, however, when that day or hour will come--neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son; only the Father knows.

International Standard Version
"No one knows when that day or hour will come —not the angels in heaven, not the Son, but only the Father.

Majority Standard Bible
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

NET Bible
"But as for that day or hour no one knows it--neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son--except the Father.

New Heart English Bible
But of that day or the hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Webster's Bible Translation
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Weymouth New Testament
"But as to that day or the exact time no one knows--not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

World English Bible
“But of that day or that hour no one knows—not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And concerning that day and the hour no one has known—not even the messengers who are in Heaven, not even the Son—except the Father.

Berean Literal Bible
And concerning that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Young's Literal Translation
'And concerning that day and the hour no one hath known -- not even the messengers who are in the heaven, not even the Son -- except the Father.

Smith's Literal Translation
And concerning that day and hour none knows, nor the messengers in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But of that day or hour no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But concerning that day or hour, no one knows, neither the Angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

New American Bible
“But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

New Revised Standard Version
“But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But concerning that day and that hour, no man knows, not even the angels of heaven, neither the Son, except the Father.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But of that day and of that hour no man knows, neither the Angels of Heaven, neither The Son, but The Father only.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But of that day or that hour no one knows: neither the angels who are in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.

Godbey New Testament
But concerning that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels who are in heaven, or the Son, but the Father.

Haweis New Testament
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, nor the angels which are in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.

Mace New Testament
as to the day and hour, that no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor even the son; but the father only.

Weymouth New Testament
"But as to that day or the exact time no one knows--not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

Worrell New Testament
But concerning that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.

Worsley New Testament
But of THAT day and hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Readiness at Any Hour
31Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. 32 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:36
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Acts 1:7
Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Matthew 25:13
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Luke 12:40
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

2 Peter 3:10
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

Revelation 3:3
Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.

Revelation 16:15
“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”

Matthew 24:42-44
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

Luke 21:34-36
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. / For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. / 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.”

1 Corinthians 15:52
in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

Zechariah 14:7
It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light.

Daniel 12:9
“Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end.

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

Isaiah 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.


Treasury of Scripture

But of that day and that hour knows no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

of.

Mark 13:26,27
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory…

Matthew 24:36-42
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only…

Matthew 25:6,13,19
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him…

neither.

Revelation 1:1
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

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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














But about that day or hour
This phrase introduces a specific time of eschatological significance, referring to the return of Christ and the end of the age. The Greek word for "day" (ἡμέρα, hēmera) and "hour" (ὥρα, hōra) emphasize the unpredictability and specificity of the event. Historically, Jewish apocalyptic literature often spoke of "the day of the Lord," a time of divine intervention and judgment. This phrase underscores the mystery and divine sovereignty over the timing of these events.

no one knows
The Greek word for "knows" (οἶδεν, oiden) implies complete understanding or awareness. This statement highlights the limitations of human and even angelic knowledge concerning divine plans. It serves as a humbling reminder that despite human curiosity and speculation, the precise timing of the end times remains hidden from all creation. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's omniscience and the call for believers to live in readiness and faithfulness.

not even the angels in heaven
Angels, often seen as messengers and servants of God, are depicted in Scripture as having significant roles in the unfolding of God's plans. However, this phrase indicates that even these celestial beings, who dwell in the presence of God, are not privy to the timing of the end. This emphasizes the unique authority and knowledge of God the Father and serves to remind believers of the hierarchy within the divine order.

nor the Son
This phrase has been the subject of much theological discussion, particularly concerning the nature of Christ's divinity and humanity. In His incarnation, Jesus voluntarily accepted certain limitations, including, as this verse suggests, the knowledge of the timing of His return. This highlights the mystery of the Incarnation, where Jesus is fully God and fully man. It also reflects His submission to the Father's will, a theme consistent throughout the Gospels.

but only the Father
The exclusivity of the Father's knowledge underscores His supreme authority and sovereignty. The Greek word for "only" (μόνος, monos) emphasizes that this knowledge is reserved solely for God the Father. This serves as a call to trust in God's perfect timing and wisdom. It reassures believers that the unfolding of future events is securely in the hands of a loving and omnipotent Father, encouraging a posture of faith and anticipation rather than anxiety or speculation.

(32-37) But of that day and that hour.--See Notes on Matthew 24:36-41.

Neither the Son.--The addition to St. Matthew's report is every way remarkable. It indicates the self-imposed limitation of the divine attributes which had belonged to our Lord as the eternal Son, and the acquiescence in a power and knowledge which, like that of the human nature which He assumed, were derived and therefore finite. Such a limitation is implied by St. Paul, when he says that our Lord "being in the form of God . . . made Himself of no reputation" (or better, emptied Himself), "and took upon Him the form of a servant." (See Note on Philippians 2:6-7.) It is clear that we cannot consistently take the word "knoweth" as having a different meaning in this clause from that which it bears in the others; and we must therefore reject all interpretations which explain away the force of the words as meaning only that the Son did not declare His knowledge of the time of the far-off event.

Verse 32. - But of that day or that hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. He who from all eternity has decreed the time when this day is to come, is pleased to hide it in the hidden depths of his own counsels. But the eternal Son, and the Holy Spirit, both alike one with the Father, are of his counsels. They are not excluded from this knowledge; they, equally with the Father, know the day and the hour of the end, since they are of the same substance, power, and majesty. Why; then, does St. Mark here add, "neither the Son"? The answer is surely to be found in the great truth of the hypostatic union. The eternal Son, as God, by his omniscience, and as man, by knowledge imparted to him, knows perfectly the day and the hour of the future judgment. But Christ as man, and as the Messenger from God to men, did not so know it as to be able to reveal it to men. The ambassador, if he is asked concerning the secret counsels of his sovereign, may truly answer that he knows them not so as to communicate them to others. For as an ambassador he only communicates those things which are committed to him by his sovereign to deliver, and not those things which he is bidden to keep secret.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

as for
Περὶ (Peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

that
ἐκείνης (ekeinēs)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

day
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

or
(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

hour,
ὥρας (hōras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'.

no one
οὐδεὶς (oudeis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing.

knows,
οἶδεν (oiden)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

not even
οὐδὲ (oude)
Adverb
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

angels
ἄγγελοι (angeloi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

heaven,
οὐρανῷ (ouranō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

nor
οὐδὲ (oude)
Conjunction
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son,
Υἱός (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

but only
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Father.
Πατήρ (Patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.


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