Luke 21:20–38

Destruction of Jerusalem

Matt. 24:15–21; Mark 13:14–19

^20w“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. ²¹Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. ²²For these are the days of vengeance, that ^xall things which are written may be fulfilled. ^23yBut woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. ²⁴And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles ^zuntil the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

The Second Coming

Matt. 24:29–31; Mark 13:24–27

^25a“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; ²⁶men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, ^bfor the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ²⁷Then they will see the Son of Man ^ccoming in a cloud with power and great glory. ²⁸Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because ^dyour redemption draws near.”

Parable of the Fig Tree

Matt. 24:32–35; Mark 13:28–31

^29eThen He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. ³⁰When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. ³¹So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. ³²Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. ^33fHeaven and earth will pass away, but My ^gwords will by no means pass away.

Warning to Watch for His Coming

Matt. 24:36–44; Mark 13:32–37

³⁴“But ^htake heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with ⁸carousing, drunkenness, and ⁱcares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. ³⁵For ^jit will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. ^36kWatch therefore, and ^lpray always that you may ⁹be counted ^mworthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and ⁿto stand before the Son of Man.”

^37oAnd in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, but ^pat night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet. ³⁸Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him.