Parable of the Fig Tree

²⁹ Then He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees;^{(A) 30} as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near. ³¹ So you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near. ³² I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [those living at that definite period of time preceding the second coming] will not pass away until ^[a]everything takes place. ³³ Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.