Mark 13:28-31
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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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- 13.29 Or it
Mark 13:28-31
International Standard Version
The Lesson from the Fig Tree(A)
28 “Now learn a lesson[a] from the fig tree. When its branches become tender and it produces leaves, you know that summer is approaching. 29 In the same way, when you see these things taking place, you will know that the Son of Man[b] is near, right at the door. 30 I tell all of you[c] with certainty, this generation won’t disappear until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.”
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- Mark 13:28 Or parable
- Mark 13:29 Lit. that he
- Mark 13:30 The Gk. pronoun you is pl.
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