Matthew 24:32-44

32“Learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.

33In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize that he is near — at the door.

34Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place.

35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

36“Now concerning that day and hour no one knows — neither the angels of heaven nor the Son — except the Father alone.

37As the days of Noah were, so the coming of the Son of Man will be.

38For in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah boarded the ark.

39They didn’t know until the flood came and swept them all away. This is the way the coming of the Son of Man will be.

40Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left.

41Two women will be grinding grain with a hand mill; one will be taken and one left.

42Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.

43But know this: If the homeowner had known what time the thief was coming, he would have stayed alert and not let his house be broken into.

44This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.