Mark 13:28

Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches grow soft and send out leaves, you know that 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

27He will send out the angels, and gather together all his chosen ones from wherever they are, from the most distant part of the earth to the farthest point of heaven.

29In the same way, when you see these things happening, you know that it's near—right outside the door!

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Cross References

Matthew 24:32Learn an illustration from the fig tree. When its shoots become tender and leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is coming.

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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