And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Parallel translations
- WEB Peter, remembering, said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which you cursed has withered away.”
- BSB Peter remembered it and said, “Look, Rabbi! The fig tree You cursed has withered.”
- NKJV And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.”
- NASB And being reminded, Peter *said to Him, “Rabbi, look, the fig tree that You cursed has withered.”
- NLT Peter remembered what Jesus had said to the tree on the previous day and exclaimed, “Look, Rabbi! The fig tree you cursed has withered and died!”
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Quick answer
Peter remembers and points out that the fig tree Jesus cursed has withered.
Overview
Peter's astonishment shows the disciples grasped the dramatic fulfillment of Jesus' word. His observation opens the door for Jesus' teaching on faith and prayer that follows. The withered tree becomes a launching point for instruction about trusting God.
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Cross-references · 5
- Matt 23:7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
- Zech 5:3–4Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it.
- Prov 3:33The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
- Matt 25:41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
- 1 Cor 16:22If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
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