Mark 13:28

“Now learn this example from the fig tree: whenever its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, one knows that the summer is 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 earth's extreme point to heaven's extreme point.

29Even so you also, whenever you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors!

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Cross References

Matthew 24:32“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and it puts forth leaves, you 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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