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The Parable of the Fig Tree

32 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; 33 so, you too, when you see all these things, [a]recognize that [b]He is near, right (A)at the [c]door. 34 Truly I say to you, (B)this [d]generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 35 (C)Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

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  1. Matthew 24:33 Or know
  2. Matthew 24:33 Or it
  3. Matthew 24:33 Lit doors
  4. Matthew 24:34 Or race

A lesson from the fig tree

32 “Learn this parable from the fig tree. After its branch becomes tender and it sprouts new leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 In the same way, when you see all these things, you know that the Human One[a] is near, at the door. 34 I assure you that this generation won’t pass away until all these things happen. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away.

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  1. Matthew 24:33 Or Son of Man