Mark 13:24

24 "So in those days there will be terrible suffering. After that, Scripture says, " 'The sun will be darkened. The moon will not shine.

Mark 13:24 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 13:24

But in those days, after that tribulation
That is, after the destruction of the city and temple of Jerusalem, and the miseries and calamities attending it, in the times immediately following it; see ( Matthew 24:29 ) ;

the sun shall be darkened:
so the Shekinah, or glory of the divine majesty was withdrawn, and all the symbols of the divine presence were gone, when the temple was destroyed:

and the moon shall not give her light;
the ceremonial law, which though abolished by the death of Christ, was observed by the Jews as long as the temple stood; but now ceased, particularly that principal branch of it, the daily sacrifice; (See Gill on Matthew 24:29).

Mark 13:24 In-Context

22 False Christs and false prophets will appear. They will do signs and miracles. They will try to fool God's chosen people if possible.

23 Keep watch! I have told you everything ahead of time.

24 "So in those days there will be terrible suffering. After that, Scripture says, " 'The sun will be darkened. The moon will not shine.

25 The stars will fall from the sky. The heavenly bodies will be shaken.' (Isaiah 13:10; 34:4)

26 "At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds. He will come with great power and glory.