The Parable of the Fig Tree
32 "Learn this lesson 24:32 Mt 13:3,34–36; 15:15; 21:33,45; 22:1from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.33 In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize 24:33 Or things, you knowthat he 24:33 Or it; that is, summeris near — at the door. 24:33 Jms 5:9; Rv 3:2034 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. 24:34 Mt 10:23; 16:28; 23:3635 Heaven and earth will pass away, 24:35 Ps 102:26; Is 51:6; Mt 5:18; Heb 12:27; 2Pt 3:10but my words will never pass away. 24:35 Ps 119:89; Is 40:8; Mk 13:31; Lk 21:33; 1Pt 1:23,25