Mark 13:28-32
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The Parable of the Fig Tree
28 “Learn(A) this lesson(B) from the fig(C) tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.(D) 29 In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize[a] that he[b] is near—at the door.
30 “Truly I tell you,(E) this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth(F) will pass away,(G) but my words will never pass away.(H)
No One Knows the Day or Hour
32 “Now concerning that day(I) or hour no one knows—neither the angels(J) in heaven nor the Son(K) —but only the Father.(L)
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John 21:22-23
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22 “If I want him to remain until I come,”(A) Jesus answered, “what is that to you? As for you, follow me.”
23 So this rumor[a] spread to the brothers and sisters(B) that this disciple would not die.(C) Yet Jesus did not tell him that he would not die, but, “If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you?”
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2 Peter 3:4
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4 saying, “Where is his ‘coming’ that he promised?(A) Ever since our ancestors fell asleep,(B) all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation.”
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