As soon as 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 branches become tender and put out leaves, you know that summer is near.
“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
Then he told them a parable: “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees.
Examine yourselves to see if you are in the faith; test yourselves. Or do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, of course, you fail to meet the test.