28. When these things begin to take place, stand up. Hold your head up with joy and hope. The time when you will be set free will be very close."
29. Jesus told them a story. "Look at the fig tree and all the trees," he said.
30. "When you see leaves appear on the branches, you know that summer is near.
31. In the same way, when you see these things happening, you will know that God's kingdom is near.
32. "What I'm about to tell you is true. The people living at that time will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.