When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. He is near, at the very gates. But the day and hour no one Mark Summer is near He is near, at the very gates.
Summer is already here.
The kingdom of God is near. The people asked when this would be. Jesus answered with a number of signs, and then also predicted a time of persecution, but reminded them that these were also opportunities to witness. The destruction of Jerusalem was then predicted along with some other eschatological signs, ending with Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Both Matthew and Mark also agree with this setting, taking place in a series of prophesies and warnings regarding the very end time and the return of the Messiah in glory.