The Lesson of the Fig Tree

³² “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. ³³ So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, ^(A)at the very gates. ^34 (B)Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. ^35 (C)Heaven and earth will pass away, but ^(D)my words will not pass away.

The Lesson of the Fig Tree

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

²⁸ Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and ^(A)raise your heads, because ^(B)your redemption is drawing near.”

The Lesson of the Fig Tree

²⁹ And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. ³⁰ As soon as they come out in leaf, you see ^(C)for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. ³¹ So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. ^32 (D)Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. ^33 (E)Heaven and earth will pass away, but ^(F)my words will not pass away.