Holman Christian Standard Bible

Luke 21:27-38 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

27. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

28. But when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near! ”

29. Then He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.

30. As soon as they put out leaves you can see for yourselves and recognize that summer is already near.

31. In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.

32. I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all things take place.

33. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

34. “Be on your guard, so that your minds are not dulled from carousing, drunkenness, and worries of life, or that day will come on you unexpectedly

35. like a trap. For it will come on all who live on the face of the whole earth.

36. But be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”

37. During the day, He was teaching in the temple complex, but in the evening He would go out and spend the night on what is called the Mount of Olives.

38. Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear Him in the temple complex.