^27 (A) For one week^[a] this foreigner^[b] will make a firm agreement with many people, and halfway through this week,^[c] he will end all sacrifices and offerings. Then the “Horrible Thing” that causes destruction will be put there. And it will stay there until the time God has decided to destroy this one who destroys.

^31 (A) He will send troops to pollute the temple and the fortress, and he will stop the daily sacrifices. Then he will set up that “Horrible Thing” that causes destruction.

The Horrible Thing

(Mark 13.14-23; Luke 21.20-24)

^15 (A) Someday you will see that “Horrible Thing” in the holy place, just as the prophet Daniel said. Everyone who reads this must try to understand!

The Horrible Thing

(Matthew 24.15-21; Luke 21.20-24)

^14 (A) Someday you will see that “Horrible Thing” where it should not be.^[a] Everyone who reads this must try to understand! If you are living in Judea at that time, run to the mountains.