In the same way, when you see all these things, you will know that the time is near, ready to begin.
“Let the fig tree teach you a lesson. When its branches become green and tender and it starts putting out leaves, you know that summer is near.
For, as the scripture says, “Just a little while longer, and he who is coming will come; he will not delay.
Do not complain against one another, my friends, so that God will not judge you. The Judge is near, ready to appear.
The end of all things is near. You must be self-controlled and alert, to be able to pray.
Listen! I stand at the door and knock; if any hear my voice and open the door, I will come into their house and eat with them, and they will eat with me.