29. And he told them a comparison: "Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees.
30. When presently they produce fruit from themselves, you know that summer is near.
31. So you also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32. Amen I say to you, this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things happen.
33. Heaven and earth shall pass away. But my words shall not pass away.
34. But be attentive to yourselves, lest perhaps your hearts may be weighed down by self-indulgence and inebriation and the cares of this life. And then that day may overwhelm you suddenly.
35. For like a snare it will overwhelm all those who sit upon the face of the entire earth.
36. And so, be vigilant, praying at all times, so that you may be held worthy to escape from all these things, which are in the future, and to stand before the Son of man."
37. Now in the daytime, he was teaching in the temple. But truly, departing in the evening, he lodged on the mount that is called Olivet.
38. And all the people arrived in the morning to listen to him in the temple.