Luke 21:29-33
Modern English Version
The Lesson of the Fig Tree(A)
29 He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 When they are sprouting leaves already, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. 31 So in like manner, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 “Truly, I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are fulfilled. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
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Luke 21:29-33
Lexham English Bible
The Parable of the Fig Tree
29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30 When they put out foliage,[a] now you see for yourselves and[b] know that by this time the summer is near. 31 So also you, when you see these things happening, know[c] that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly I say to you that this generation will never pass away until all things take place! 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
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- Luke 21:30 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 21:30 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“see”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 21:31 Or “you know”
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