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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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  1. 24:34 The word for “generation” (genea) can also be translated as “race.”

The Parable of the Fig Tree(A)

32 “Now learn (B)this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know (C)that [a]it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, (D)this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 (E)Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

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  1. Matthew 24:33 Or He