28 “Learn from the story of the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and it sprouts leaves, you know summer is near.
29 In the same way, when you see these things happen, you know that he is near, at the door.
30 “I can guarantee this truth: This generation will not disappear until all these things take place.
31 The earth and the heavens will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
32 “No one knows when that day or hour will come. Even the angels in heaven and the Son don’t know. Only the Father knows.
33 Be careful! Watch! You don’t know the exact time.
34 It is like a man who went on a trip. As he left home, he put his servants in charge. He assigned work to each one and ordered the guard to be alert.