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Mark 13:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if someone comes up to you saying 'Hey, Christ is over here!' or 'No wait, he's over there!', don't believe them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When Jesus comes back, you won't need someone else to point it out to you.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, Jesus delivered the Olivet Discourse to his disciples on the Mount of Olives, warning about the end times and the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. This verse specifically cautions against false messiahs who might claim to have located the true Christ, reflecting the historical reality of messianic pretenders in a turbulent Jewish society under Roman rule. Jesus' words were intended to equip his followers with discernment amid widespread deception and upheaval.

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