Luke 21:30

30 As soon as leaves grow on them, you know without being told that summer is near.

Luke 21:30 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:30

When they now shoot forth
Their buds, branches, and leaves; the Vulgate Latin adds, "of themselves": ye see and know of your own selves;
without any hint, or direction from others, the case is so plain and obvious; the Syriac and Arabic versions read, "of them"; the trees, by their putting forth their buds and leaves; the Persic and Ethiopic versions leave out the clause "of yourselves"; and none of the Oriental versions lead the word see: the summer is now nigh at hand:
see ( Matthew 24:32 ) .

Luke 21:30 In-Context

28 "When these things begin to happen, stand with confidence! The time when you will be set free is near."
29 Then Jesus used this story as an illustration. "Look at the fig tree or any other tree.
30 As soon as leaves grow on them, you know without being told that summer is near.
31 In the same way, when you see these things happen, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 "I can guarantee this truth: This generation will not disappear until all this takes place.
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