23. But look to yourselves and be on your guard; I have told you everything beforehand.
24. But in those days, after [the affliction and oppression and distress of] that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; [Isa. 13:10.]
25. And the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. [Isa. 34:4.]
26. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great (kingly) power and glory (majesty and splendor). [Dan. 7:13, 14.]
27. And then He will send out the angels and will gather together His elect (those He has picked out for Himself) from the four winds, from the farthest bounds of the earth to the farthest bounds of heaven.
28. Now learn a lesson from the fig tree: as soon as its branch becomes tender and it puts forth its leaves, you recognize and know that summer is near.
29. So also, when you see these things happening, you may recognize and know that He is near, at [the very] door.
30. Surely I say to you, this generation (the whole multitude of people living at that one time) positively will not perish or pass away before all these things take place.