^{30 Ref} Most assuredly I say to you, this generation{The word translated "generation" (genea) could also be translated "race," "family," or "people."} will not pass away until all these things happen.

^{31 Ref} Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

^{32 Ref} But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

^{33 Ref} Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don't know when the time is.

^{34 Ref} "It is like a man, traveling to another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch.

^{35 Ref} Watch therefore, for you don't know when the lord of the house is coming, whether at evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning;

^{36 Ref} lest coming suddenly he might find you sleeping.

^{37 Ref} What I tell you, I tell all: Watch."