Mark 13:28 - The Message28-31 “Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer’s just around the corner. And so it is with you. When you see all these things, you know he is at the door. Don’t take this lightly. I’m not just saying this for some future generation, but for this one, too—these things will happen. Sky and earth will wear out; my words won’t wear out. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176928 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition28 Now learn a lesson from the fig tree: as soon as its branch becomes tender and it puts forth its leaves, you recognize and know that summer is near. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)28 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; See the chapterCommon English Bible28 “Learn this parable from the fig tree. After its branch becomes tender and it sprouts new leaves, you know that summer is near. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version28 Now from the fig tree discern a parable. When its branch becomes tender and the foliage has been formed, you know that summer is very near. See the chapter |