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Mark 13

Mark 13:28

The Lesson of the Fig Tree · Mark 13:28–31
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Translations

Modern
Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
Traditional
Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
Literal
And from the fig tree, learn the parable: When its branch already shall have become tender, and it puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.
Latin
A ficu autem discite parabolam. Cum jam ramus ejus tener fuerit, et nata fuerint folia, cognoscitis quia in proximo sit æstas:

Original

Greek
English
Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.

Notes

Mark 13:28–31

This passage contains the lesson (literally parable) of the fig tree (13:28–30) and two sayings (13:30–31). It is closely connected to 13:4–23 by the words "these things" in 13:4 and "when you see" in 13:29 (compare 13:14).

Mark 13:1–37

This passage brings to a conclusion the section begun at 11:1. Israel did not produce spiritual fruit (11:12–26; 12:38–40). Its leaders were opposed to God's chosen one, the Christ (11:1–11, 27–33; 12:13–17, 18–27). This would result in judgment and the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:32–35 Luke 21:29–33

Glossary

Antichrist Apocalyptic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Day of the Lord Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Mark, Gospel of Mount of Olives New Jerusalem Parable Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Tribulation

Topics

Earth: Destruction of Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Fig Tree Leafing Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Summer: Approach of