Matthew 24:32

The Lesson of the Fig Tree · Matthew 24:32–35
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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 his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
Literal
Now learn the parable from the fig tree: When its branch already shall have become tender and it may put forth leaves, you know that the summer is near.
Latin
Ab arbore autem fici discite parabolam: cum jam ramus ejus tener fuerit, et folia nata, scitis quia prope est 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

Theme notes and profiles

Curses and Blessings The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Mark 13:28–31 Luke 21:29–33

Glossary

Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Fig Tree: Figurative Fig Trees Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Fig Tree Leafing Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Parables: Parables of Christ: Fig-Tree Leafing Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Seasons: General Scriptures Concerning Summer: Approach of Summer: Approach of, Indicated by Shooting out of Leaves on Trees The Fig-Tree: Leaves of, Put Forth, a Sign of the Approach of Summer the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Seasons Changing The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding