²⁷ Then they will see the Son of Man ^(A)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 ^(B)your redemption draws near.”

The Parable of the Fig Tree^(C)

^29 (D)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 (E)Heaven and earth will pass away, but My ^(F)words will by no means pass away.

The Importance of Watching^(G)

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