The Lesson of the Fig Tree
28 "From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, [James 5:9;Rev. 3:20]at the very gates.30 See ch. 9:1Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.31 Ps. 102:26;Isa. 51:6;2 Pet. 3:10;[Matt. 5:18;Heb. 12:27] Heaven and earth will pass away, but Ps. 119:89;Isa. 40:8;1 Pet. 1:23,25my words will not pass away.