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Parable of the Fig Tree

32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its young shoots become tender and it puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near;(A) 33 so you, too, when you see all [a]these things [taking place], know for certain that He is near, right [b]at the door.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 24:33 I.e. false christs, wars, famines, earthquakes.
  2. Matthew 24:33 I.e. the return of the Christ is imminent.

32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[a] is near, right at the door.(A)

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  1. Matthew 24:33 Or he

Parable of the Fig Tree

29 Then He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees;(A) 30 as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near. 31 So you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near.

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29 He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God(A) is near.

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