en_tn_condensed/mrk/13/29.md

these things

This refers to the days of tribulation. Alternate translation: "these things I have just described" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)

recognize that he is near

Many modern translations read, "you recognize" or "you know." It is not clear whether Jesus is stating a fact or issuing a command.

he is near

"the Son of Man is near"

close to the gates

This idiom means that he is very near and has almost arrived, referring to a traveler being close to arriving at the city gates. Alternate translation: "and is almost here" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)