Mark 13:28

Now from the fig tree discern a parable. When its branch becomes tender and the foliage has been formed, you know that summer is very near.

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In The King James Version

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 his Angels, and gather together his elect, from the four winds, from the limits of the earth, to the limits of heaven.

29So also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that it is very near, even at the doors.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:32So, from the fig tree learn a parable. When its branch has now become tender and the leaves have sprung forth, you know that 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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