Luke 21:31
And so may you, as soon as you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
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In Context
30As soon as they shoot, you know, as you look at them, without being told, that summer is near.
32I tell you that even the present generation will not pass away until all has taken place.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and, to test Jesus, requested him to show them some sign from the heavens.
Hebrews 10:37‘For there is indeed but a very little while before he who is coming will have come, without delay;
1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, so that you may be able to pray.
Matthew Henry on Luke 21:30-38
Judgments Predicted. 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts… Read the whole commentary →