Matthew 24:32-44

32“Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.

33In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.

34I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place.

35Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

36“However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.

37“When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day.

38In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.

39People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.

40“Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left.

41Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left.

42“So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.

43Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into.

44You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.