tt. 24:32, 33: "Now learn a parable of the fig-tree: When his branch is yet
tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh; so likewise ye,
when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors."
Luke 21:25-31: "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in
the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the
waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those
things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great
glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, THEN look up, and lift up
your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
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And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig-tree, and all the trees; when they
now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at
hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the
kingdom of God is nigh at hand."
Luke 12:35, 36: "Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; and
ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return form the
wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him
immediately."
Zeph. 3:8: "Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise
