Luke 21:25–36

The Coming of the Son of Man

²⁵“And ^tthere will be signs in sun and moon ^uand stars, and on the earth ^vdistress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, ²⁶people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For ^wthe powers of the heavens will be shaken. ²⁷And then they will see ^xthe Son of Man coming in a cloud ^ywith power and great glory. ²⁸Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and ^zraise your heads, because ^ayour redemption is drawing near.”

The Lesson of the Fig Tree

²⁹And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. ³⁰As soon as they come out in leaf, you see ^bfor yourselves and know that the summer is already near. ³¹So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. ^32cTruly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. ^33dHeaven and earth will pass away, but ^emy words will not pass away.

Watch Yourselves

³⁴“But watch yourselves ^flest ^gyour hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and ^hcares of this life, and ⁱthat day come upon you suddenly ^jlike a trap. ³⁵For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. ³⁶But ^kstay awake at all times, ^lpraying that you may ^mhave strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and ⁿto stand before the Son of Man.”