27. Then people will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28. When these things begin to happen, stand up tall and don’t be afraid. Know that it is almost time for God to free you!”
29. Then Jesus told this story: “Look at all the trees. The fig tree is a good example.
30. When it turns green, you know that summer is very near.
31. In the same way, when you see all these things happening, you will know that God’s kingdom is very near.
32. “I assure you that all these things will happen while some of the people of this time are still living.
33. The whole world, earth and sky, will be destroyed, but my words will last forever.
34. “Be careful not to spend your time having parties and getting drunk or worrying about this life. If you do that, you won’t be able to think straight, and the end might come when you are not ready.
35. It will come as a surprise to everyone on earth.
36. So be ready all the time. Pray that you will be able to get through all these things that will happen and stand safe before the Son of Man.”
37. During the day Jesus taught the people in the Temple area. At night he went out of the city and stayed all night on the Mount of Olives.
38. Every morning all the people got up early to go listen to Jesus at the Temple.