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Parables: Fig Tree

Jesus uses the fig tree as a sign of watchfulness.

Fig Tree 3 of 4 Gospel account(s) Appears in Matthew, Mark, Luke.
Matthew

Matthew 24:32-35

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Matthew includes the fig tree in the Olivet Discourse.

32 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.

33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.

34 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Mark

Mark 13:28-31

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Mark uses the fig tree to teach discernment and nearness.

28 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.

29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door.

30 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Luke

Luke 21:29-33

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Luke widens the image to the fig tree and all trees.

29 He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees.

30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.

31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.

32 "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

John

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