Focused Passage
The Widow’s Gift, Jerusalem’s Fall, and Watchfulness before the Son of Man
Jesus contrasts the widow’s costly offering with outward religious abundance, foretells the temple’s destruction, prepares disciples for deception and persecution, announces Jerusalem’s siege and devastation, widens the horizon to the coming of the Son of Man, and commands watchful readiness.
Berean Standard Bible, Public Domain - Translation notes - Reference sources
29 Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
31 So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
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