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"But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
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the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
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Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
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And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.
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"Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.
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So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near--at the doors!
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Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.
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Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
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"But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
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Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is.
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It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch.