Pentecost Season · Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year B
Mark 13:24-32
The Beginning of the Birth Pangs
November 14, 2027

Overview & Insights
"Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down." (Mark 13:2)
As Jesus leaves the temple, he foretells its destruction and warns his disciples not to be alarmed by wars, earthquakes, and famines. These are only the first of the birth pangs before the end.
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Commentary
Commentary on Mark 13:24-37 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the Son of Man's coming, covering this Sunday's verses within the wider reading.
Mark 13:24-37 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed, sermon shaped reading of Mark's little apocalypse and the call to watchfulness.
Mark 13: Jesus Foretells the Future Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Mark 13 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Mark 13:24 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries such as Barnes, Gill, and Ellicott on the passage in one place.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre reads the day's Mass readings as a Catholic scholar, opening the coming of the Son of Man.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the Sunday's readings.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Mark Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Mark's authorship, setting, and the final teaching in Jerusalem.
Book of Mark Overview BibleProject
An animated walk through Mark's structure and themes to place the apocalyptic discourse.
Mark 13:24 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study of the passage.
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