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And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
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Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
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And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees;
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as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near.
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So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.