Luke 21:25–36

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.”