Matthew 24:32-44

32“Learn from the story of the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and it sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.

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

34“I can guarantee this truth: This generation will not disappear until all these things take place.

35The earth and the heavens will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

36“No one knows when that day or hour will come. Even the angels in heaven and the Son don’t know. Only the Father knows.

37“When the Son of Man comes again, it will be exactly like the days of Noah.

38In the days before the flood, people were eating, drinking, and getting married until the day that Noah went into the ship.

39They were not aware of what was happening until the flood came and swept all of them away. That is how it will be when the Son of Man comes again.

40“At that time two men will be working in the field. One will be taken, and the other one will be left.

41Two women will be working at a mill. One will be taken, and the other one will be left.

42“Therefore, be alert, because you don’t know on what day your Lord will return.

43You realize that if a homeowner had known at what time of the night a thief was coming, he would have stayed awake. He would not have let the thief break into his house.

44Therefore, you, too, must be ready because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him.