Luke 21:29

The Lesson of the Fig Tree

29 And he told them a parable: "Look at 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).

Luke 21:29 In-Context

27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

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

29 And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.

30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near.

31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.