Luke 21:31
So also, when you see these things happening, you may be sure that the Kingdom of God is near.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
30As soon as they have shot out their leaves, you know at a glance that summer is now near.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came to Him; and, to make trial of Him, they asked Him to show them a sign in the sky.
Hebrews 10:37For there is still but a short time and then "The coming One will come and will not delay.
1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is now close at hand: therefore be sober-minded and temperate, so that you may give yourselves to prayer.
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 →