25. And there will be signs in the sun and the moon and the stars. And there will be, on earth, distress among the Gentiles, out of confusion at the roaring of the sea and of the waves:
26. men withering away out of fear and out of apprehension over the things that will overwhelm the whole world. For the powers of the heavens will be moved.
27. And then they will see the Son of man coming on a cloud, with great power and majesty.
28. But when these things begin to happen, lift up your heads and look around you, because your redemption draws near."
29. And he told them a comparison: "Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees.
30. When presently they produce fruit from themselves, you know that summer is near.
31. So you also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32. Amen I say to you, this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things happen.
33. Heaven and earth shall pass away. But my words shall not pass away.
34. But be attentive to yourselves, lest perhaps your hearts may be weighed down by self-indulgence and inebriation and the cares of this life. And then that day may overwhelm you suddenly.
35. For like a snare it will overwhelm all those who sit upon the face of the entire earth.
36. And so, be vigilant, praying at all times, so that you may be held worthy to escape from all these things, which are in the future, and to stand before the Son of man."