30 When their leaves appear, 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 “I tell you the truth, all these things will happen while the people of this time are still living.
33 Earth and sky will be destroyed, but the words I have spoken will never be destroyed.
34 “Be careful not to spend your time feasting, drinking, or worrying about worldly things. If you do, that day might come on you suddenly,
35 like a trap on all people on earth.
36 So be ready all the time. Pray that you will be strong enough to escape all these things that will happen and that you will be able to stand before the Son of Man.”