Luke 21:26-36

26People will be fainting from fear and from the expectation of what is coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

27Then they will see the Son of Man arriving in a cloud with power and great glory.

28But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

29Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the other trees.

30When they sprout leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.

31So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

32I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

34“But be on your guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day close down upon you suddenly like a trap.

35For it will overtake all who live on the face of the whole earth.

36But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”