28 “Now learn this illustration from the fig tree: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near.+ 29 Likewise also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near at the doors.+ 30 Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen.+ 31 Heaven and earth will pass away,+ but my words will by no means pass away.+

29 With that he told them an illustration: “Notice the fig tree and all the other trees.+ 30 When they are budding, you see it for yourselves and know that now the summer is near. 31 Likewise also you, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all things happen.+ 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.+