Mat 24:32-36, Luk 21:25-32, 35 | ESV | STEP | From the fig tree learn its lesson : as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves , you know that summer is near .

Matthew 24:32-36

The Lesson of the Fig Tree

32 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, ^aat the very gates. 34 ^bTruly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 35 ^cHeaven and earth will pass away, but ^dmy words will not pass away.

No One Knows That Day and Hour

36 “But concerning that day and hour ^eno one knows, not even the angels of heaven, ^fnor the Son, ^{▼▼Some manuscripts omit nor the Son} ^hbut the Father only.

Luke 21:25-32

The Coming of the Son of Man

25 “And ⁱthere will be signs in sun and moon ^jand stars, and on the earth ^kdistress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For ^lthe powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see ^mthe Son of Man coming in a cloud ⁿwith power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and ^oraise your heads, because ^pyour redemption is drawing near.”

The Lesson of the Fig Tree

29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see ^qfor yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 ^rTruly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place.

Luke 21:35

35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth.