Mark 13:29even so you also, when you see these things coming to pass, know that it is near, at the doors.
The setting
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel. Jesus concludes his parable about recognizing spiritual seasons...
The emotion here: building anticipation while teaching patience
The original word
engys (ἐγγύς) — near in space or time, at the very threshold
Why it matters
Ancient doors had no glass - you knew someone was 'at the doors' by their shadow underneath
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 13:29
The phrase 'at the doors' was how ancient people announced important visitors - this is royal language
Common misconceptionPeople assume this only refers to the end times, but Jesus is teaching a principle: when you see God moving, expect more movement. It applies to personal breakthrough too.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Mark 13:29
Bible Genome reading
Mark 13:29 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 13:29 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 seeking, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prophecy, signs. Notable phrases: when you see these things; it is near at the doors. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same seeking
“Pray without ceasing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:17
“But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
— Amos 5:24
“Be it far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that …”
— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evi…”
— Luke 11:4
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