28Take an example from the fig-tree: when its branches become soft and put out their leaves, you see that the summer is near;
29Even so, when you see these things taking place, you may be certain that he is near, even at the doors.
30Truly, I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.
31Heaven and earth will come to an end, but my words will not come to an end.
32But of that day or that hour no one has knowledge, not even the angels in heaven, or the Son, but the Father.
33Take care, keep watch with prayer: for you are not certain when the time will be.
34It is as when a man who is in another country for a time, having gone away from his house, and given authority to his servants and to everyone his work, gives the porter an order to keep watch.