Mark 13:28

The Parable of the Fig Tree

28 "Now learn the parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near.

Mark 13:28 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 13:28

Now learn a parable of the fig tree
Our Lord was now upon the Mount of Olives, in one part of which fig trees grew in great plenty, and one, or more, might be near, and in view; and it was the time of year, the passover being at hand, for its putting forth:

when her branch is yet tender;
and soft and opening, through the sap now in motion:

and putteth forth leaves;
from the branches:

ye know, that summer is near;
from such an appearance on the fig tree; (See Gill on Matthew 24:32).

Mark 13:28 In-Context

26 And then they will see the Son of Man arriving in the clouds with great power and glory.

27 And then he will send out the angels, and will gather the elect together from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of heaven.

28 "Now learn the parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near.

29 So also you, when you see these [things] happening, know that he is near, at the door.

30 Truly I say to you that this generation will never pass away until all these [things] take place!

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun