Who is Jesus referring to when he says, "...this generation shall not pass, till all these...

Who is Jesus referring to when he says, "...this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled"? Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. -Matthew 24:32-36 This passage has given rise to more conjectures and still stimulates much confusion even today. All the rights go to Mr Chuck Missler