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The Lesson of the Fig Tree

28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he[a] is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.(A) 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.(B)

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  1. 13.29 Or it

The Parable of the Fig Tree

28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch has already become tender and puts forth its[a] leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also you, when you see these things happening, know[b] that he is near, at the door. 30 Truly I say to you that this generation will never pass away until all these things take place! 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 13:28 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  2. Mark 13:29 Or “you know”