Luke 21:25–36

²⁵“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.^{a 26}People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.^{b 27}At that time they will see the Son of Man^c coming in a cloud^d with power and great glory. ²⁸When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”^e

²⁹He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. ³⁰When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. ³¹Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God^f is near.

³²“Truly I tell you, this generation^g will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. ³³Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.^h

³⁴“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life,ⁱ and that day will close on you suddenly^j like a trap. ³⁵For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. ³⁶Be always on the watch, and pray^k that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”