Mark 13:28

28 "Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer's just around the corner.

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'll see the Son of Man enter in grand style, his Arrival filling the sky - no one will miss it!

27 He'll dispatch the angels; they will pull in the chosen from the four winds, from pole to pole.

28 "Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer's just around the corner.

29 And so it is with you. When you see all these things, you know he is at the door.

30 Don't take this lightly. I'm not just saying this for some future generation, but for this one, too - these things will happen.