So also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, right at the door.

When they sprout leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.

so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.

So also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near, right at the door.

So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

Why don’t you understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot accept my teaching.

If you have known me, you will know my Father too. And from now on you do know him and have seen him.”

“If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first.

You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and the needs of those who were with me.

But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.

You should know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.

If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him.

“Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.

he should know that the one who turns a sinner back from his wandering path will save that person’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses Jesus as the Christ who has come in the flesh is from God,

and in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.’ You know how to judge correctly the appearance of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times.

But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have been alert and would not have let his house be broken into.

“Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.

‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this: The kingdom of God has come.’