Luke 21:29

The Parable 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 arriving in a cloud with power and great glory.

28 But [when] these [things] begin to happen, stand up straight 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 When they put out [foliage], now you see for yourselves [and] know that by this time the summer is near.

31 So also you, when you see these [things] happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.