Luke 21:29–38

THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE

²⁹Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. ³⁰As soon as they put out leaves you can see for yourselves and recognize that summer is already near. ³¹In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize^E that the kingdom of God is near. ³²Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all things take place.^{a 33}Heaven and earth will pass away,^b but my words will never pass away.^c

THE NEED FOR WATCHFULNESS

³⁴“Be on your guard,^d so that your minds are not dulled^F from carousing,^G drunkenness,^e and worries of life,^f or that day will come on you unexpectedly^{g 35}like a trap. For it will come on all who live on the face of the whole earth. ³⁶But be alert at all times,^h praying that you may have strength^H to escapeⁱ all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”

³⁷During^j the day, he was teaching in the temple,^k but in the evening he would go out and spend the night on what is called the Mount of Olives.^{l 38}Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear him in the temple.^m