The Coming of the Son of Man^(A)

^25 (B)“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; ²⁶ men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, ^(C)for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ²⁷ Then they will see the Son of Man ^(D)coming in a cloud with power and great glory. ²⁸ Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because ^(E)your redemption draws near.”

The Parable of the Fig Tree^(F)

^29 (G)Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. ³⁰ When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. ³¹ So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. ³² Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. ^33 (H)Heaven and earth will pass away, but My ^(I)words will by no means pass away.

The Importance of Watching^(J)

³⁴ “But ^(K)take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with ^[a]carousing, drunkenness, and ^(L)cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. ³⁵ For ^(M)it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. ^36 (N)Watch therefore, and ^(O)pray always that you may ^[b]be counted ^(P)worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and ^(Q)to stand before the Son of Man.”