32

Now take an example from the fig-tree: when her branch has become soft and puts out its leaves, you are certain that the summer is near

33

Even so, when you see all these things, you may be certain that he is near, even at the doors.

34

Truly I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.

35

Heaven and earth will come to an end, but my words will not come to an end.

36

But of that day and hour no one has knowledge, not even the angels in heaven, or the Son, but the Father only.

37

And as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man.

38

Because as in those days before the overflowing of the waters, they were feasting and taking wives and getting married, till the day when Noah went into the ark,

39

And they had no care till the waters came and took them all away so will be the coming of the Son of man.

40

Then two men will be in the field one is taken, and one let go

41

Two women will be crushing grain one is taken, and one let go.

42

Be watching, then! for you have no knowledge on what day your Lord will come.

43

But be certain of this, that if the master of the house had had knowledge of the time when the thief was coming, he would have been watching, and would not have let his house be broken into.

44

Be ready then for at a time which you have no thought of the Son of man will come.

45

Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?

46

A blessing on that servant, who will be doing so when his lord comes.

47

Truly, I say to you, he will put him over all he has.

48

But if that evil servant says in his heart, My lord is a long time in coming

49

And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine

50

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not looking for him, and in an hour of which he has no knowledge,

51

And will have him cut in two, and will give him a part in the fate of the false ones: there will be weeping and cries of sorrow.