Luke 21:25-36

Modern English Version

The Coming of the Son of Man^(A)

²⁵ “There will be signs in the sun and the moon and the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; ²⁶ men fainting from fear and expectation of what is coming on the inhabited earth. For the powers of heaven will be shaken. ²⁷ Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. ²⁸ When these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, for your redemption is drawing near.”

The Lesson of the Fig Tree^(B)

²⁹ He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. ³⁰ When they are sprouting leaves already, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. ³¹ So in like manner, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.

³² “Truly, I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are fulfilled. ³³ Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

Exhortation to Watch

³⁴ “Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts become burdened by excessiveness and drunkenness and anxieties of life, and that Day comes on you unexpectedly. ³⁵ For as a snare it will come on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. ³⁶ Therefore watch always and pray that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”