26. people fainting from fear and expectation of what is coming on the inhabited earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27. And then they will see the Son of Man arriving in a cloud with power and great glory.
28. But when these things begin to happen, stand up straight and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!”
29. And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
30. When they put out foliage, now you see for yourselves and know that by this time the summer is near.
31. So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.