<t /><p class="bodytext">&#8220;But when you see Jerusalem<n id="1" /> surrounded<n id="2" /> by armies, then know that its<n id="3" /> desolation<n id="4" /> has come near.

So also you, when you see these things happening, know<n id="1" /> that the kingdom of God<n id="2" /> is near.

<t /><p class="bodytext">Jesus<n id="1" /> also said to the crowds, &#8220;When you see a cloud rising in the west,<n id="2" /> you say at once, &#8216;A rainstorm<n id="3" /> is coming,&#8217; and it does.

Look, your house is forsaken!<n id="1" /> And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, &#8216;<b><i>Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!i>b>&#8217;&#8221;<n id="2" />p>