Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree.
and he noticed a fig tree beside the road. He went over to see if there were any figs, but there were only leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” And immediately the fig tree withered up.
So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!”
When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near.