Luke 21:29-38 ▼

29 Then he told them a parable: |Look at the fig tree and all the trees.

30 As soon as they produce leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near.

31 In the same way, when you see these things taking place, you will know that the kingdom of God is near.

32 I tell all of you with certainty, this generation won't disappear until all these things take place.

33 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words won't ever disappear.|

34 |Constantly be on your guard so that your hearts will not be loaded down with self-indulgence, drunkenness, and the worries of this life, or that day will take you by surprise

35 like a trap, because it will come on everyone who lives on the face of the earth.

36 So be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man.|

37 Now during the day Jesus would teach in the Temple, but when evening came he would go out and spend the night on what is called the Mount of Olives.

38 And all the people would get up early in the morning to listen to him in the Temple.