Mark 13:28

28 Take an example from the fig-tree: when its branches become soft and put out their leaves, you see that the 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 coming in clouds with great power and glory.

27 And then he will send out the angels, and will get together his saints from the four winds, from the farthest part of the earth to the farthest part of heaven.

28 Take an example from the fig-tree: when its branches become soft and put out their leaves, you see that the summer is near;

29 Even so, when you see these things taking place, you may be certain that he is near, even at the doors.

30 Truly, I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.