as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near.
“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near.
“And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees;
Examine yourselves, to see whether you are holding to your faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!