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Mark 13:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And pray that when you have to leave everything behind and run, it's not during the worst time of year.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in crisis, God cares about the details that make things harder for you.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, Jesus was delivering the Olivet Discourse to his disciples on the Mount of Olives, warning about the future destruction of the Jerusalem temple and the signs of the end times. He specifically advised them to flee the city when they saw these signs, urging prayer that their escape wouldn't happen in winter due to the harsh weather conditions in ancient Judea, which included cold rains and difficult travel. This prophecy was historically fulfilled in 70 AD when the Romans besieged Jerusalem, making timely escape crucial for survival.

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