Luke 21:29

29 Then He told them a parable: "Behold the fig tree and all the trees;

Luke 21:29 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:29

And he spake to them a parable
That is, to his disciples:

behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
that, or any other tree; (See Gill on Matthew 24:32).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

27 "Then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN A CLOUD with power and great glory.

28 "But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

29 Then He told them a parable: "Behold the fig tree and all the trees;

30 as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near.

31 "So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.