“Now learn this parable [i.e., a brief analogy to illustrate a lesson] from the fig tree: When its tender sprouts appear and its leaves begin to develop, you know that summer is near.
Luke 21:30 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) When they begin to sprout their leaves you know when you look at them, without being told, that summer is near. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When they put forth their buds and come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and perceive and know that summer is already near. American Standard Version (1901) when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh. Common English Bible When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Catholic Public Domain Version When presently they produce fruit from themselves, you know that summer is near. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version When they now shoot forth their fruit, you know that summer is nigh; |
“Now learn this parable [i.e., a brief analogy to illustrate a lesson] from the fig tree: When its tender sprouts appear and its leaves begin to develop, you know that summer is near.
Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, as well as all [other] trees:
Put yourselves to a test; see if you are [really] in the faith [i.e., see if you are genuine Christians]; examine yourselves! Or, do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in your hearts, unless [of course] you fail the test [i.e., unless you are counterfeit Christians].