Matthew 24:32-35
World English Bible
32 “Now from the fig tree learn this parable: When its branch has now become tender and produces its leaves, you know that the summer is near. 33 Even so you also, when you see all these things, know that he is near, even at the doors. 34 Most certainly I tell you, this generation[a] will not pass away until all these things are accomplished. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
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- 24:34 The word for “generation” (genea) can also be translated as “race.”
Matthew 24:32-35
International Standard Version
The Lesson from the Fig Tree(A)
32 “Now learn a lesson[a] from the fig tree. When its branches become tender and it produces leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 In the same way, when you see all these things, you’ll know that the Son of Man[b] is near, right at the door. 34 I tell all of you[c] with certainty, this generation won’t disappear until these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.”
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- Matthew 24:32 Or parable
- Matthew 24:33 Lit. that he
- Matthew 24:34 The Gk. pronoun you is pl.
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