Matthew 24:32

New American Bible - revised edition

“Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 2:13

The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines, in bloom, give forth fragrance. Arise, my friend, my beautiful one, and come!

Matthew 24:31

And he will send out his angels with a trumpet blast, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. The Lesson of the Fig Tree.

Matthew 24:33

In the same way, when you see all these things, know that he is near, at the gates.