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.

Cross References

Luke 12:57

“And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

Matthew 24:32

“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 21:29

Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, as well as all [other] trees:

2 Corinthians 13:5

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].