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29 And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees;
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He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
30 as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near.
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When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
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Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place.
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“Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
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Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
34 "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare;
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“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.
35 for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth.
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For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth.
36 But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man."
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Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
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