“Now from the fig tree learn this parable. When its branch has now become tender, and produces its leaves, you know that the summer is near.
Parallel translations
- KJV Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
- BSB Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
- ESV “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.
- NKJV “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.
- NASB “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: as soon as its branch has become tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near;
- NLT “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.
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Cross-references · 2
- Mark 13:28–29“Now from the fig tree, learn this parable. When the branch has now become tender, and produces its leaves, you know that the summer is near;
- Luke 21:29–30He told them a parable. “See the fig tree, and all the trees.
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