Mark 13:24

24 But in those days, after that time of trouble, the sun will be made dark and the moon will not give her light,

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so the Shekinah, or glory of the divine majesty was withdrawn, and all the symbols of the divine presence were gone, when the temple was destroyed: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 Because there will be false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders in the hope of turning even the saints from the true way.

23 But take care; see, I have made all things clear to you before the time.

24 But in those days, after that time of trouble, the sun will be made dark and the moon will not give her light,

25 And the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers which are in the heavens will be moved.

26 And then they will see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.