Mark 13:28

Take an example from the fig-tree: when its branches become soft and put out their leaves, you see that the summer is near;

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Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

In Context

27And then he will send out the angels, and will get together his saints from the four winds, from the farthest part of the earth to the farthest part of heaven.

29Even so, when you see these things taking place, you may be certain that he is near, even at the doors.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:32Now take an example from the fig-tree: when her branch has become soft and puts out its leaves, you are certain that the summer is near;

Matthew Henry on Mark 13:25-28

The Afflictions of the Jews Foretold. 24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, 25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. 26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. These verses seem to… Read the whole commentary →

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