NSB(i)
14 »When you see the unclean thing that makes desolation standing where he ought not (let the reader use discernment), then let them that are in Judea flee to the mountains.
15 »He who is on the housetop should not go down to enter and take anything out his house.
16 »He who is in the field should not return to take his clothes.
17 »Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!
18 »Pray that this not be in the winter.
19 »The tribulation in these days will be greater then there has ever been from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never shall be.
20 »Unless Jehovah shortened the days no flesh would be saved. For the sake of his chosen anointed he will shorten the days.
21 »If any man will say to you here is the Christ or there is the Christ do not believe it.
22 »There will arise false Christs and false prophets. They show signs and wonders that will mislead many, even the anointed.
23 »Be alert for I have told you all things beforehand.
24 »In those days after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give her light.
25 »The stars will fall from heaven and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
26 »They will see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
27 »He will send the angels to gather together his anointed from the four winds, from one end of the earth to the other end of heaven.
28 »Learn the illustration of the fig tree. When her branch is tender and she sprouts leaves you know summer is near.
29 »So when you see these things happening you know that he is near, even at the doors.
30 »Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are accomplished.
31 »Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.
32 »No one knows the day or hour. The angels in heaven do not know. The Son of God does not know. Only the Father knows!
33 »Be awake (beware) (be cautious and active), watch (perceive) and pray, for you do not know the time.
34 »It is similar to a man traveling to another country. He leaves his house and gives authority to his servants to do the work. He commands them to watch.
35 »Watch therefore for you do not know when the lord of the house comes. It could be in the evening, at midnight or in the morning (when the cock crows).
36 »He could come suddenly and find you sleeping.
37 »What I say to you I say to all, be on the watch (be vigilant) (stay awake) (be circumspect) (attentive and ready)!«