Mark 13:28

But learn the parable from the fig-tree: when its branch already becomes tender and puts forth the leaves, ye know that the summer is near.

Darby Translation

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 shall he send his angels and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from end of earth to end of heaven.

29Thus also *ye*, when ye see these things happening, know that it is near, at the doors.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:32But learn the parable from the fig-tree: When already its branch becomes tender and produces leaves, ye know 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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