Luke 21:29-38

Christian Standard Bible

The Parable of the Fig Tree

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^[a] that the kingdom of God is near. ³² Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all things take place.^{(A) 33} Heaven and earth will pass away,^(B) but my words will never pass away.^(C)

The Need for Watchfulness

³⁴ “Be on your guard,^(D) so that your minds are not dulled^[b] from carousing,^[c] drunkenness,^(E) and worries of life,^(F) or that day will come on you unexpectedly^{(G) 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,^(H) praying that you may have strength^[d] to escape^(I) all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”

³⁷ During^(J) the day, he was teaching in the temple,^(K) but in the evening he would go out and spend the night on what is called the Mount of Olives.^{(L) 38} Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear him in the temple.^(M)