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Berean Standard Bible

“Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.”

Mark 13:33

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Mark 13 is the Olivet Discourse, in which Jesus answers his disciples' questions about the temple's coming destruction and about the end. He warns of deceivers, persecution and upheaval, and says that no one knows the day or hour, not even the Son.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.

World English Bible (WEB)

Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don’t know when the time is.

King James Version (KJV)

Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Take care, keep watch with prayer: for you are not certain when the time will be.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Take heed, watch and pray, for you have not known when the time is;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mirad, velad y orad: porque no sabéis cuándo será el tiempo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por eso, estén alertas y vigilen, porque ustedes no saben cuándo llegará ese tiempo.

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