Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. New Living Translation Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree. English Standard Version And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. Berean Standard Bible Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. Berean Literal Bible And He spoke to them a parable: "Behold the fig tree and all the trees. King James Bible And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; New King James Version Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. New American Standard Bible And He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees: NASB 1995 Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; NASB 1977 And He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; Legacy Standard Bible Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; Amplified Bible Then He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; Christian Standard Bible Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. American Standard Version And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees: Contemporary English Version Then Jesus told them a story: When you see a fig tree or any other tree English Revised Version And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jesus used this story as an illustration. "Look at the fig tree or any other tree. Good News Translation Then Jesus told them this parable: "Think of the fig tree and all the other trees. International Standard Version Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. Majority Standard Bible Then Jesus told them a parable: ?Look at the fig tree and all the trees. NET Bible Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the other trees. New Heart English Bible He told them a parable. "See the fig tree, and all the trees. Webster's Bible Translation And he spoke to them a parable; Behold the fig-tree, and all the trees; Weymouth New Testament And He spoke a parable to them. "See," He said, "the fig-tree and all the trees. World English Bible He told them a parable. “See the fig tree and all the trees. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He spoke an allegory to them: “See the fig tree, and all the trees, Berean Literal Bible And He spoke to them a parable: "Behold the fig tree and all the trees. Young's Literal Translation And he spake a simile to them: 'See the fig-tree, and all the trees, Smith's Literal Translation And he spake to them a parable; See the fig tree, and all trees; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he spoke to them in a similitude. See the fig tree, and all the trees: Catholic Public Domain Version And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees. New American Bible He taught them a lesson. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. New Revised Standard Version Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them a parable, Look at the fig tree and all the trees; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he told them the parable: “Behold the fig tree and all of the trees. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he spoke a parable to them: See the fig-tree, and all the trees; Godbey New Testament And He spoke a parable to them: Haweis New Testament And he spake a parable unto them, Behold the fig-tree, and all the trees, Mace New Testament Then by way of similitude, consider, said he, the fig-tree, and all the other trees; Weymouth New Testament And He spoke a parable to them. "See," He said, "the fig-tree and all the trees. Worrell New Testament And He spake a parable to them: Worsley New Testament And He spake a parable to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lesson of the Fig Tree28When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” 29Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.… Cross References Matthew 24:32-35 Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. / So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door. / Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. ... Mark 13:28-31 Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. / So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door. / Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. ... Jeremiah 24:1-10 After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD. / One basket had very good figs, like those that ripen early, but the other basket contained very poor figs, so bad they could not be eaten. / “Jeremiah,” the LORD asked, “what do you see?” “Figs!” I replied. “The good figs are very good, but the bad figs are very bad, so bad they cannot be eaten.” ... Isaiah 34:4 All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. Joel 1:7 It has laid waste My grapevine and splintered My fig tree. It has stripped off the bark and thrown it away; the branches have turned white. Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved. Revelation 6:13 and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Romans 11:17-24 Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... Ezekiel 17:22-24 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take a shoot from the lofty top of the cedar, and I will set it out. I will pluck a tender sprig from its topmost shoots, and I will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. / I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches. / Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’” Song of Solomon 2:13 The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.” Matthew 16:2-3 But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ / and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times. Luke 12:54-56 Then Jesus said to the crowds, “As soon as you see a cloud rising in the west, you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and that is what happens. / And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It will be hot,’ and it is. / You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Psalm 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, Treasury of Scripture And he spoke to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; Behold. Matthew 24:32-35 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: … Mark 13:28-30 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: … Jump to Previous Fig Fig-Tree Parable Simile Story Tree TreesJump to Next Fig Fig-Tree Parable Simile Story Tree TreesLuke 21 1. Jesus commends the poor widow.5. He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem; 25. the signs also which shall be before the last day. 34. He exhorts them to be watchful. Then He told them a parable This introduction to the parable is significant as it indicates Jesus' teaching method. Parables are simple accounts used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. The Greek word for parable, "παραβολή" (parabolē), means a comparison or analogy. Jesus often used parables to convey deep truths in a way that was accessible to those who were open to understanding. This method of teaching invites listeners to engage with the account and discern its deeper meaning, reflecting the wisdom and insight of Jesus as a teacher. Look at the fig tree and all the trees Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a parable: παραβολὴν (parabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. “Look at Ἴδετε (Idete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fig tree συκῆν (sykēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4808: A fig-tree. From sukon; a fig-tree. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. trees. δένδρα (dendra) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1186: A tree. Probably from drus; a tree. Links Luke 21:29 NIVLuke 21:29 NLT Luke 21:29 ESV Luke 21:29 NASB Luke 21:29 KJV Luke 21:29 BibleApps.com Luke 21:29 Biblia Paralela Luke 21:29 Chinese Bible Luke 21:29 French Bible Luke 21:29 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 21:29 He told them a parable (Luke Lu Lk) |