29. He taught them a lesson. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees.
30. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near;
31. in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.
33. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
34. “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise
35. like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth.
36. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.”
37. During the day, Jesus was teaching in the temple area, but at night he would leave and stay at the place called the Mount of Olives.
38. And all the people would get up early each morning to listen to him in the temple area.