Thus, it is understandable why his apostles, sitting with him on the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem, would ask him about the future: “When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things? ” ​ — Matthew 24: 3; Mark 13: 4.
Seega on arusaadav, miks tema apostlid, istudes koos temaga Õlimäel, kust oli näha Jeruusalemma, küsisid temalt tuleviku kohta: „Millal need asjad sünnivad ja mis on sinu juuresviibimise ja asjadesüsteemi lõpetamise tundemärk? ” — Matteuse 24: 3, NW; Markuse 13: 4.