Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. New Living Translation “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. English Standard Version “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. Berean Standard Bible Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. Berean Literal Bible Now learn the parable of the fig tree: When its branch already may have become tender and it puts forth leaves, you know that the summer is near. King James Bible Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: New King James Version “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. New American Standard Bible “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; NASB 1995 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; NASB 1977 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; Legacy Standard Bible “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; Amplified Bible “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its young shoots become tender and it puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near; Christian Standard Bible “Learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. American Standard Version Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh; Contemporary English Version Learn a lesson from a fig tree. When its branches sprout and start putting out leaves, you know summer is near. English Revised Version Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh; GOD'S WORD® Translation "Learn from the story of the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and it sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. Good News Translation "Let the fig tree teach you a lesson. When its branches become green and tender and it starts putting out leaves, you know that summer is near. International Standard Version "Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches become tender and it produces leaves, you know that summer is near. Majority Standard Bible Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. NET Bible "Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. New Heart English Bible "Now from the fig tree learn this parable. When its branch has now become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that the summer is near. Webster's Bible Translation Now learn a parable of the fig-tree; When its branch is yet tender and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: Weymouth New Testament "Now learn from the fig-tree the lesson it teaches. As soon as its branches have now become soft and it is bursting into leaf, you all know that summer is near. World English Bible “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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd from the fig tree learn the allegory: when its branch may have already become tender, and it may put forth the leaves, you know that summer [is] near, Berean Literal Bible Now learn the parable of the fig tree: When its branch already may have become tender and it puts forth leaves, you know that the summer is near. Young's Literal Translation And from the fig-tree learn ye the simile: When already its branch may have become tender, and the leaves it may put forth, ye know that summer is nigh, Smith's Literal Translation And from the fig tree learn a parable; When already her young shoot should be tender, and the leaves should spring forth, ye know that summer is near: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd from the fig tree learn a parable: When the branch thereof is now tender, and the leaves come forth, you know that summer is nigh. Catholic Public Domain Version So, from the fig tree learn a parable. When its branch has now become tender and the leaves have sprung forth, you know that summer is near. New American Bible “Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. New Revised Standard Version “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFrom the fig tree learn a parable. As soon as its branches become tender and bring forth leaves, you know that summer is coming. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But learn a parable from the fig tree: As soon as its branches bow low and its leaves bud forth, you know that summer has arrived. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLearn now a parable from the fig-tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Learn then a parable from the fig-tree; when its branch is now tender, and the leaves shoot forth, ye know that summer is nigh: Mace New Testament this may be illustrated by a comparison taken from a fig-tree: when the branches become tender, and push out their leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: Weymouth New Testament "Now learn from the fig-tree the lesson it teaches. As soon as its branches have now become soft and it is bursting into leaf, you all know that summer is near. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lesson of the Fig Tree31And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. 32Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. 33So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door.… Cross References Mark 13:28-29 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. Luke 21:29-31 Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. / When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. / So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 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. 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. Jeremiah 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD. Song of Solomon 2:11-13 For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. / The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. / The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.” 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. 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. 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. Amos 8:1-2 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: I saw a basket of summer fruit. / “Amos, what do you see?” He asked. “A basket of summer fruit,” I replied. So the LORD said to me, “The end has come for My people Israel; I will no longer spare them.” Matthew 16:3 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? Romans 13:11-12 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 2 Peter 3:10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Treasury of Scripture Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near: Mark 13:28,29 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: … Luke 21:29,30 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; … Jump to Previous Already Branch Branches Bursting Example Fig Fig-Tree Forth Leaf Learn Nigh Parable Produces Puts Putteth Simile Soft Soon Summer Teaches Tender Tree TwigsJump to Next Already Branch Branches Bursting Example Fig Fig-Tree Forth Leaf Learn Nigh Parable Produces Puts Putteth Simile Soft Soon Summer Teaches Tender Tree TwigsMatthew 24 1. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;3. what and how great calamities shall be before it; 29. the signs of his coming to judgment. 36. And because that day and hour are unknown, 42. we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming. Now learn this lesson from the fig tree The phrase "Now learn this lesson" indicates a directive from Jesus, urging His disciples to pay close attention and gain understanding. The Greek word for "learn" is "μανθάνω" (manthano), which implies acquiring knowledge through experience or instruction. This is not merely an intellectual exercise but a call to discern spiritual truths. The "fig tree" is a significant symbol in Jewish culture and Scripture, often representing Israel (Hosea 9:10, Joel 1:7). In this context, Jesus uses the fig tree as a metaphor to illustrate the signs of the times, encouraging His followers to be observant and discerning. As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves you know that summer is near Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. learn μάθετε (mathete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3129: Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn. this 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. lesson παραβολήν (parabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. from Ἀπὸ (Apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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: συκῆς (sykēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4808: A fig-tree. From sukon; a fig-tree. As soon as ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. its αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular 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. branches κλάδος (klados) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2798: A young tender shoot, then: a branch; met: of descendants. From klao; a twig or bough. become γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. tender ἁπαλὸς (hapalos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 527: Soft, tender, as a shoot of a tree. Of uncertain derivation; soft. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. sprout ἐκφύῃ (ekphyē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1631: To put forth, cause to sprout. From ek and phuo; to sprout up. leaves, φύλλα (phylla) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 5444: A leaf. From the same as phule; a sprout, i.e. Leaf. you know γινώσκετε (ginōskete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. summer θέρος (theros) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2330: Summer. From a primary thero; properly, heat, i.e. Summer. [is] near. ἐγγὺς (engys) Adverb Strong's 1451: Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. Links Matthew 24:32 NIVMatthew 24:32 NLT Matthew 24:32 ESV Matthew 24:32 NASB Matthew 24:32 KJV Matthew 24:32 BibleApps.com Matthew 24:32 Biblia Paralela Matthew 24:32 Chinese Bible Matthew 24:32 French Bible Matthew 24:32 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 24:32 Now from the fig tree learn this (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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