The Lesson from the Fig Tree^(A)

²⁹ Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. ³⁰ As soon as they produce leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already approaching. ³¹ In the same way, when you see these things taking place, you will know that the kingdom of God is near. ³² I tell all of you^[a] with certainty, this generation won’t disappear until all these things take place. ³³ Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words won’t ever disappear.”