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Mark 9

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¹ But you will be betrayed and handed over even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death,

² and you will be continually hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name.

³ But not a hair of your head will perish.

⁴ By your [patient] endurance [empowered by the Holy Spirit] you will gain your souls.

⁵ "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by [hostile] armies, then understand [with confident assurance] that her complete destruction is near.

⁶ At that time, those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are inside the city (Jerusalem) must get out, and those who are [out] in the country must not enter the city;

⁷ for these are days of vengeance [of rendering full justice or satisfaction], so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.

⁸ Woe to those women who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For great trouble and anguish will be on the land, and wrath and retribution on this people [Israel].

⁹ And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed).

¹⁰ "There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves,

¹¹ people fainting from fear and expectation of the [dreadful] things coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken.

¹² Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with [transcendent, overwhelming] power [subduing the nations] and with great glory.

¹³ Now when these things begin to occur, stand tall and lift up your heads [in joy], because [suffering ends as] your redemption is drawing near."

¹⁴ Then He told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees;

¹⁵ as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near.

¹⁶ So you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near.

¹⁷ I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [those living at that definite period of time preceding the second coming] will not pass away until[4] everything takes place.

¹⁸ Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

¹⁹ "But be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life, and then that day [when the Messiah returns] will not come on you suddenly like a trap;

²⁰ for it will come upon all those who live on the face of all the earth.

²¹ But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming]."

²² Now in the daytime Jesus was teaching in [the porches and courts of] the temple, but at night He would go out and spend the night on the mount that is called Olivet.

²³ And early in the morning all the people would come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

²⁴ Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

²⁵ The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people [who listened devotedly to His teaching, and who respected His spiritual wisdom].

²⁶ Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve [disciples].

²⁷ And he went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers how he might betray Him and hand Him over to them.

²⁸ They were delighted and agreed with him to give him money.

²⁹ So he consented, and began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus to them [at a time when He was] separated from the crowd [because the people might riot or stop them from seizing Him].

³⁰ Then came the preparation day of[1] Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

³¹ So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover meal for us, so that we may eat it."

³² They asked Him, "Where do You want us to prepare it?"

³³ He replied, "When you have entered the city, a[2] man carrying an earthen jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house that he enters.

³⁴ And say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher asks, "Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?"'

³⁵ Then he will show you a large upstairs room, furnished [with carpets and dining couches]; prepare the meal there."

³⁶ They left and found it just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover.

³⁷ When the hour [for the meal] had come, Jesus reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.

³⁸ He said to them, "I have earnestly wanted to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;

³⁹ for I say to you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

⁴⁰ And when He had taken a cup and[3] given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;

⁴¹ for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes."

⁴² And when He had taken bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."

⁴³ And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant [ratified] in My blood.

⁴⁴ But listen, the hand of the one betraying Me is with Mine on the table.

⁴⁵ For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom He is betrayed and handed over!"

⁴⁶ And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this.

⁴⁷ Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.

⁴⁸ Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles have absolute power and lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'

⁴⁹ But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.

⁵⁰ For who is the greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

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1	But you will be betrayed and handed over even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death,
2	and you will be continually hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name.
3	But not a hair of your head will perish.
4	By your [patient] endurance [empowered by the Holy Spirit] you will gain your souls.
5	"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by [hostile] armies, then understand [with confident assurance] that her complete destruction is near.
6	At that time, those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are inside the city (Jerusalem) must get out, and those who are [out] in the country must not enter the city;
7	for these are days of vengeance [of rendering full justice or satisfaction], so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.
8	Woe to those women who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For great trouble and anguish will be on the land, and wrath and retribution on this people [Israel].
9	And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed).
10	"There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves,
11	people fainting from fear and expectation of the [dreadful] things coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken.
12	Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with [transcendent, overwhelming] power [subduing the nations] and with great glory.
13	Now when these things begin to occur, stand tall and lift up your heads [in joy], because [suffering ends as] your redemption is drawing near."
14	Then He told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees;
15	as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near.
16	So you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near.
17	I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [those living at that definite period of time preceding the second coming] will not pass away until[4] everything takes place.
18	Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
19	"But be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life, and then that day [when the Messiah returns] will not come on you suddenly like a trap;
20	for it will come upon all those who live on the face of all the earth.
21	But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming]."
22	Now in the daytime Jesus was teaching in [the porches and courts of] the temple, but at night He would go out and spend the night on the mount that is called Olivet.
23	And early in the morning all the people would come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.
24	Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.
25	The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people [who listened devotedly to His teaching, and who respected His spiritual wisdom].
26	Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve [disciples].
27	And he went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers how he might betray Him and hand Him over to them.
28	They were delighted and agreed with him to give him money.
29	So he consented, and began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus to them [at a time when He was] separated from the crowd [because the people might riot or stop them from seizing Him].
30	Then came the preparation day of[1] Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.
31	So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover meal for us, so that we may eat it."
32	They asked Him, "Where do You want us to prepare it?"
33	He replied, "When you have entered the city, a[2] man carrying an earthen jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house that he enters.
34	And say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher asks, "Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?"'
35	Then he will show you a large upstairs room, furnished [with carpets and dining couches]; prepare the meal there."
36	They left and found it just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover.
37	When the hour [for the meal] had come, Jesus reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.
38	He said to them, "I have earnestly wanted to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;
39	for I say to you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."
40	And when He had taken a cup and[3] given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;
41	for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes."
42	And when He had taken bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."
43	And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant [ratified] in My blood.
44	But listen, the hand of the one betraying Me is with Mine on the table.
45	For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom He is betrayed and handed over!"
46	And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this.
47	Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.
48	Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles have absolute power and lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'
49	But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.
50	For who is the greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

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