28 “Now learn this illustration from the fig tree: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near.+ 29 Likewise also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near at the doors.+ 30 Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen.+ 31 Heaven and earth will pass away,+ but my words will by no means pass away.+