as soon as they put forth leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.
Parallel translations
- WEB When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near.
- KJV When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
- BSB When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
- NKJV When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near.
- NLT When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near.
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Quick answer
When the trees bud, people know summer is near.
Overview
The natural cycle of budding leaves announces the coming season without need of further proof. Jesus uses this common observation to teach discernment. The point is readiness to recognize what the appointed signs are declaring.
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- Luke 12:57Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
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