When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.
“Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?