Luke 21:26-36

26These things will frighten people because they do not understand them. The powerful things in the sky will shake. People will be very afraid about what will happen next in the world. They will become very weak and fall to the ground.

27Then they will see the Son of Man. He will come in a cloud. He will have great power and bright glory.

28When these things begin to happen, stand up. And look up, because God will then save you very soon.’

29Then Jesus told them a story to explain this future time. He said, ‘Think about fig trees and other trees as well.

30When you see new leaves on a tree, you know that summer will come soon. Nobody needs to tell you that.

31In the same way, you will see these strange things happening. Then you will know that God will soon begin to rule in his kingdom.

32I tell you this: The people who are alive now will not all die until all these things happen.

33One day, the earth and the sky will have an end. But my words will be there for ever.

34But be careful, and watch how you live. Do not eat or drink too much. Do not waste your time like that. Do not waste time by having troubles in your mind about your life. If you do, that day will surprise you. It will come when you are not looking.

35It will surprise everyone who lives on all the earth.

36So watch all the time! Continue to pray that you will be strong. Then you will be safe through all these things! You will stand in front of the Son of Man and you will not be afraid.’