New International Versionthe stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’
New Living Translationthe stars will fall from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
English Standard Versionand the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
Berean Standard Biblethe stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
Berean Literal Bibleand the stars will be falling out of the heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.'
King James BibleAnd the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
New King James Versionthe stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
New American Standard BibleAND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
NASB 1995AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
NASB 1977AND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Legacy Standard BibleAND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from heaven, AND THE POWERS THAT ARE IN THE HEAVENS will be shaken.
Amplified BibleAND THE STARS WILL BE FALLING from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Christian Standard Biblethe stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
Holman Christian Standard Biblethe stars will be falling from the sky, and the celestial powers will be shaken.
American Standard Versionand the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken.
Contemporary English VersionThe stars will fall, and the powers in the sky will be shaken."
English Revised Versionand the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken.
GOD'S WORD® Translationthe stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the universe will be shaken.
Good News Translationthe stars will fall from heaven, and the powers in space will be driven from their courses.
International Standard Versionthe stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of heaven will be shaken loose.'
NET Biblethe stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
New Heart English Biblethe stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
Weymouth New Testamentthe stars will be seen falling from the firmament, and the forces which are in the heavens will be disordered and disturbed. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
World English Biblethe stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the stars of the sky will be falling, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Berean Literal Bibleand the stars will be falling out of the heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.'
Young's Literal Translation and the stars of the heaven shall be falling, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the stars of heaven shall be falling out, and the powers which in the heavens shall be shaken. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the stars of heaven shall be falling down, and the powers that are in heaven, shall be moved.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the stars of heaven will be falling down, and the powers that are in heaven will be moved.
New American Bibleand the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
New Revised Standard Versionand the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the stars will fall down from the sky, and the powers of the universe will be shaken.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“And the stars will fall from the heavens and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand the stars of heaven will fall, and the hosts that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Godbey New Testamentand the stars of heaven will be falling, and the powers which are in the heavens shall be shaken.
Haweis New Testament
and the stars of the heaven will be falling, and the powers that are in heaven will be shaken.
Mace New Testament
the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
Weymouth New Testament
the stars will be seen falling from the firmament, and the forces which are in the heavens will be disordered and disturbed.
Worrell New Testament
and the stars will be falling out of the heavens, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Worsley New Testament
and the powers in the heavens shall be shaken;
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Return of the Son of Man24But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25thestarswillfallfromthesky,andthepowersoftheheavenswill be shaken.’26At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.…
Cross References Isaiah 13:10For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.
Joel 2:10Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness.
Joel 2:31The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
Joel 3:15The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine.
Isaiah 34:4All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree.
Ezekiel 32:7-8When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD.
Revelation 6:13and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind.
Matthew 24:29Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
Luke 21:25-26There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. / Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Revelation 8:12Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well.
Revelation 12:4His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, hurling them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as she gave birth.
Revelation 16:10And the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness, and men began to gnaw their tongues in anguish
Amos 8:9And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime.
Isaiah 24:23The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory.
Jeremiah 4:23-28I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. / I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. ...
Treasury of Scripture And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. Jump to Previous BodiesDisorderedDisturbedFallFallingFirmamentForcesHeavenHeavenlyHeavensMovedPowersShakenSkyStarsJump to Next BodiesDisorderedDisturbedFallFallingFirmamentForcesHeavenHeavenlyHeavensMovedPowersShakenSkyStarsMark 13 1.Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;9.the persecutions for the gospel;10.that the gospel must be preached to all nations;14.that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;24.and the manner of his coming to judgment;32.the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and praythe stars will fall from the skyThis phrase is often interpreted as apocalyptic imagery, symbolizing significant cosmic disturbances that accompany the end times. In biblical literature, stars can represent celestial beings or angels ( Job 38:7, Revelation 12:4). The falling of stars may indicate a dramatic upheaval in the spiritual realm or a literal cosmic event. This imagery is consistent with Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 34:4, which speaks of the heavens being rolled up like a scroll and stars falling. The language is symbolic of divine judgment and the dismantling of the current order, preparing for the establishment of God's kingdom. and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
This phrase suggests a profound disturbance in the spiritual and cosmic order. The "powers of the heavens" could refer to spiritual forces or celestial bodies that govern the universe. The shaking indicates a divine intervention that disrupts the established order, aligning with prophetic literature likeHaggai 2:6, where God promises to shake the heavens and the earth. This shaking signifies the transition from the present age to the messianic age, where Christ's return will bring about the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. It underscores the sovereignty of God over all creation and the ultimate triumph of His purposes. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this prophecy, Jesus is delivering a discourse on the Mount of Olives, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse, where He speaks about the end times and His second coming. 2. Mount of OlivesThe location where Jesus delivers this teaching. It is a significant place in biblical history, often associated with important events in Jesus' life and ministry. 3. The DisciplesThe immediate audience of Jesus' teaching. They are seeking understanding about the signs of the end times and the fulfillment of God's kingdom. 4. The StarsSymbolic elements in the prophecy, representing cosmic disturbances that signify the end times. 5. The Powers of the HeavensThis phrase refers to the celestial bodies and possibly spiritual forces that will be affected during the end times. Teaching Points Understanding Prophetic ImageryThe use of cosmic disturbances in prophecy often symbolizes significant divine intervention. Believers should seek to understand these symbols in the context of God's ultimate plan for redemption and judgment. The Certainty of Christ's ReturnJesus' prophecy assures us of His return. Christians are called to live in readiness, maintaining faith and obedience as they anticipate His coming. The Sovereignty of GodThe shaking of the heavens reminds us of God's supreme power over creation. In times of uncertainty, believers can find comfort in God's control over all things. Spiritual VigilanceThe signs of the end times call for spiritual alertness. Christians should be diligent in prayer, study of the Word, and living out their faith in anticipation of Christ's return. Hope in the Midst of ChaosWhile the imagery of cosmic upheaval can be unsettling, it ultimately points to the hope of a new creation and the fulfillment of God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Mark 13:25?
2.How does Mark 13:25 describe the cosmic signs of the end times?
3.What Old Testament prophecies align with Mark 13:25's celestial imagery?
4.How should believers prepare for the events described in Mark 13:25?
5.What role does faith play when witnessing signs from Mark 13:25?
6.How can Mark 13:25 encourage vigilance in your daily Christian walk?
7.What does Mark 13:25 mean by "the stars will fall from the sky"?
8.How should Christians interpret the cosmic imagery in Mark 13:25?
9.Does Mark 13:25 predict a literal or symbolic event?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 13?
11.What does 'Heaven and Earth will pass away' mean?
12.In Mark 13:24-25, how can the sun be darkened and the stars literally fall from the sky given our modern scientific understanding of astronomy?
13.In Matthew 2:9, how could a star move to single out one specific house without defying known astronomical laws?
14.If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?What Does Mark 13:25 Mean The stars will fall from the sky• Jesus lifts language straight out of passages likeIsaiah 34:4 andRevelation 6:13—“the stars of the sky fell to the earth”—so His listeners would have instantly recognized a literal, global disruption of the visible heavens. • These words follow His description of the sun and moon being darkened (Mark 13:24, quotingIsaiah 13:10), revealing a cascading breakdown of the lights God set in place on day four of creation (Genesis 1:14–16). • By tying the prophecy to such Old Testament imagery, Jesus anchors it in the prophetic timeline that culminates in His bodily return (Mark 13:26). • Scripture consistently treats these cosmic signs as real, physical events that jar complacent humanity and announce God’s direct intervention (Joel 2:10;Luke 21:25–26). • For believers, the falling stars signal that the long-awaited kingdom is at the very doorstep. For unbelievers, they mark the terrifying reality that the natural order they trust is collapsing under divine judgment (Revelation 8:10–13).
and the powers of the heavens will be shaken• “Powers” speaks of the unseen forces that steady the cosmos—everything that keeps the universe in balance (Colossians 1:17). When Jesus says they will be “shaken,” He echoesHaggai 2:6, “Once more I will shake the heavens and the earth,” a promise of final reckoning. • The shaking fulfills God’s intention to remove all that can be shaken so that “the things that cannot be shaken may remain” (Hebrews 12:26-27). The result is a purified creation ready for Christ’s millennial reign (Revelation 20:4) and, ultimately, the new heavens and new earth (Revelation 21:1). • This upheaval underscores God’s absolute sovereignty over both physical and spiritual realms. Even the very framework of the universe cannot resist His command (2 Peter 3:10–12). • The warning carries personal weight: if celestial powers will not stand, how critical it is for us to build our lives on the unshakable Rock, Christ Himself (Matthew 7:24-27;1 Corinthians 3:11). • For the faithful remnant, the shaking holds no dread. It clears the stage for “the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13).
summaryMark 13:25 assures us that at the climax of history God will literally upend the heavens: stars cascading, cosmic forces trembling, every created thing yielding to the King’s arrival. These signs are not poetic exaggerations but sure markers that the day of the Lord is at hand. They remind us that the same God who once spoke the heavens into existence will soon speak them into judgment and renewal, urging us to stand firm, look up, and live in readiness for His return. Verse 25. - And the stars shall be falling from heaven ( ἔσονται ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ πίπτοντες) and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken. In the great events of the creation recorded in Genesis 1 the sun and the moon and the stars did not show their light until that period which is called the fourth day. So in the end of the world, the sun and the moon and the stars are represented as withdrawing their light, perhaps figuratively, but perhaps also literally, in the course of some of the unknown physical changes which shall accompany the winding up of the present dispensation. To this agree the next words, "the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken." The powers may here mean those great unseen forces of nature by which the universe is now held in equipoise. When the Creator wills it, these powers shall be shaken. (See Job 26:11, "The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof;" see also Isaiah 34:4, "And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll.") As the end of the world approaches, the elements will quiver and tremble.
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Greek theοἱ(hoi)Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.starsἀστέρες(asteres)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 792:A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively.willἔσονται(esontai)Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.fallπίπτοντες(piptontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4098:A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.fromἐκ(ek)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.sky,οὐρανοῦ(ouranou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772:Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.andΚαὶ(Kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theαἱ(hai)Article - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.powersδυνάμεις(dynameis)Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1411:From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.ofἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.theτοῖς(tois)Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.heavensοὐρανοῖς(ouranois)Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3772:Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.will be shaken.’σαλευθήσονται(saleuthēsontai)Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4531:From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite.
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