He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.
When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.