Mark 13:28-31

The Lesson of the Fig Tree

28 "From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.

29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, ¹at the very gates.

30 ²Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

31 ³Heaven and earth will pass away, but ⁴my words will not pass away.

Cross References

• 1. [James 5:9; Revelation 3:20]
• 2. See Mark 9:1
• 3. Psalms 102:26; Isaiah 51:6; 2 Peter 3:10; [Matthew 5:18; Hebrews 12:27]
• 4. Psalms 119:89; Isaiah 40:8; 1 Peter 1:23, 25