Mark 13:36

“Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.”

"Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping." - Mark 13:36
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What does Mark 13:36 mean?

Mark 13:36 (KJV) states, "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Gospel of Mark known as the Olivet Discourse, in which Jesus speaks to his disciples about the signs of the end times and the coming of the Son of Man. In this…

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Awake and Alert: The Call to Vigilance

Mark 13:36 (KJV) states, "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping." This profound admonition, nestled within the teachings of Jesus regarding the end times, beckons us to consider the heart of our spiritual vigilance. We live in an age where busyness masks our need for…

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Awakening from Spiritual Slumber: A Prayer Inspired by Mark 13:36

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, with hearts yearning for Your presence and minds focused on Your Word. As we meditate on Mark 13:36 where it is written, "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping," we are reminded of the importance of vigilance in our spiritual lives…

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Mark 10:36 - "And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?"
Mark 8:36 - "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
Mark 5:36 - "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe."
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Mark 9:36 - "And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,"
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Mark 14:36 - "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt."
"As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe." - Mark 5:36
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