Matthew 21:19
He saw a fig tree at the side of the road, so he went over to it but didn't find any fruit, only leaves. He told the fig tree, “May you never ever produce fruit again!” Immediately the fig tree withered.
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18The next morning as he walked back into the city, he was hungry.
20The disciples were amazed to see this. “How did the fig tree wither so suddenly?” they asked.
Cross References
Mark 11:14He said to the tree, “May no one eat fruit from you ever again.” His disciples heard his words.
Luke 13:6Then he told them this story as an illustration. “Once there was man who had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. He came to look for fruit on the tree, but he didn't find any.
John 15:2He cuts off every one of my branches that doesn't bear fruit. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so it can bear even more.
2 Timothy 3:5They may give an outward impression of being religious, but they don't actually believe it works. Stay away from these people!
Hebrews 6:7Land that has been watered by rain, and produces crops for those who farm it, has God's blessing.
Jude 1:12These people spoil your fellowship meals, for they are selfish shepherds that don't have the slightest sense of shame—they only take care of themselves. They're clouds blown along by the wind that bring no rain. They're bare trees without fruit—twice dead, pulled out by the roots.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 21:19-23
The Barren Fig-Tree Cursed. 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! 21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do… Read the whole commentary →