25. “And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth nations will be in distress, anxious over the roaring of the sea and the surging waves.
26. People will be fainting from fear and from the expectation of what is coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27. 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 and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
29. Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the other trees.
30. When they sprout leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.
31. So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32. I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
33. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
34. “But be on your guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day close down upon you suddenly like a trap.
35. For it will overtake all who live on the face of the whole earth.
36. But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”