Mark 13:26Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
The setting
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, ~30 AD. After describing cosmic chaos, Jesus shifts to hope. His four closest disciples lean in as He describes His return in power.
The emotion here: triumphant anticipation of vindication and glory
The original word
doxa (δόξα) — visible manifestation of God's presence, the brightness that reveals divine nature
Why it matters
Jesus claimed Daniel's 'Son of Man' title for himself, which the high priest called blasphemy at his trial
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 13:26
After all the darkness and shaking, Jesus promises HE is the light that will be seen by all
Common misconceptionMany focus on the fear of judgment, but for believers this is the ultimate hope—their Savior coming to make everything right.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Mark 13:26
Bible Genome reading
Mark 13:26 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 13:26 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include second coming, divine glory. Notable phrases: Son of Man coming in clouds; great power and glory. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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