New King James Version (NKJV). Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. A verse-by-verse breakdown of the "parable of the fig tree" in Luke 13:1-9: 1. 29 Then He spoke to them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree – Luke 13:1-9 Bible Verse of the Day for Third Sunday of Lent Year C, Saturday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time 6 Jesus told them this parable: “There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he came in … And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again!" And he spoke to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; Matthew 24:32-35 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: …, Mark 13:28-30 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: …, Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. 30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. All rights reserved. Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled [shed along with] with their sacrifices. The tribulation ushers in the kingdom. Luke 21:29-35 Christ relates the Parable of the Fig Tree (verses 29-33) to give instruction regarding His warnings in the previous verses. 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 26People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. Handed down. 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Jesus gave the "Parable of the Fig Tree" in his answer to his disciples' question on the sign of his coming yet Christians don't understand the sign it refers to and instead keep inventing new 'signs' almost every year. Luke 21:29 Then Jesus told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. Jesus told his disciples a parable. 32 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. A primary verb; to speak or say. Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh. Luke 21:31says when you see all these things happening (in the tribulation), know that the kingdom of God is near. When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near. https://bgstudies.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-parable-of-fig-tree-lk-2129-33.html It is noticeable that the one who felt pity for the fig tree was the servant, not the master . 3:7, 10, 12], NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV Word Study Bible: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible. Luke 21:29 states the parable relates to the fig tree and all the trees : (29) And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees ; (30) When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand . Answer: Jesus told the Parable of the Fig Tree—Luke 13:6-9—immediately after reminding His listeners of a tower over the pool of Siloam (John 9:7) which unexpectedly fell and killed eighteen people. Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Parable of the Fig Tree Speaking with his disciples about WHEN his Second Coming would take place, Jesus said: “Now learn a parable of the fig tree ; when its branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near: So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it … 29 Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. But what does the parable of the fig tree mean? 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural. "See the fig tree, and all the trees. Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. John the Baptist said to the multitudes going out to see him, “Therefore bring forth fruits in keeping with repentance…” (Luke 3:8). (We don’t know it is a millenium until Revelation.) Parable of the Fig Tree: Jesus On Knowing If He’s Coming Now or Later By Tim McHyde / June 3, 2011 Jesus gave the “Parable of the Fig Tree” in his answer to his disciples’ question on the sign of his coming yet Christians don’t understand the sign it refers to and … Mt 24:32-34: Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh. Signs that would mark the End Times and Jesus Return. Jesus says “learn a lesson from the fig tree.” This does not mean interpret what the fig tree is. Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural. 29 Then He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; 30 as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near. This sermon is known as the Olivet Discourse. Parable of the Fig Tree. ... 4:17; 10:7): This is the good news: the kingdom of heaven has come near. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. Luke 21:29-31 Amplified Bible (AMP) Parable of the Fig Tree. 30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. The Parable of the Fig Tree and the Coming of the Son of Man At the center of the reading from Luke for this week is the parable of the fig tree. Matt 24:29-31says that the events occur “after the tribulation” or “at the end of the tribulation” so we are in a post-tribulation time frame. From Luke 13: 6-9 today: The situation: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. The Parable of the Fig Tree Matt 24:32-44; Mark 13:28-32; Lk 21:29-33. The parable is about how unbelief can kill you. All, the whole, every kind of. 51:6; Matt. And the fig tree withered at once. The Parable of the Fig Tree relates to the timing of the end of the age. The resolution: The owner, therefore, orders that it be cut down. The Parable of the Fig Tree does not specifically relate to Israel because the parable is not solely about the fig tree. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Gospels: Luke 21:29 He told them a parable (Luke Lu Lk). The teaching of the parable of the fig tree in Luke 21: 29-31 is that when a tree gives no fruit, it is cut down, and that so is going to occur to us. The Parable of the Fig Tree (Mark 13:28-31; Luke 21:29-33) Good Morning Church, it is good to be here with you. Used by permission. And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. This parable foreshadows Our Lord's cursing of the fig tree during His entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday as a sign of the faithless of the Old Covenant: Matthew 21:19: And seeing a certain fig tree by the way side, he came to it, and found nothing on it but leaves only, and he saith to it: May no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will … For all the saints. 27At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. The owner has the right to expect fruit from the fig tree in his vineyard. 33 (C)Heaven and earth will pass away, but My (D)words will by no means pass away. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Understand the meaning of Luke 21:29 using all available Bible versions and commentary. 32 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place. Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree. Luke 21:29-33. 31 So you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near. We are going to continue our Study of the Gospel according to Matthew today. When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all of the trees: when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh. 34th Week in Ordinary Time, Friday (Year II) Luke 21:29-33. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. Luke 13:6-9 - And He began telling this parable: “A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and did not find any. 28When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” 29He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree … Is. Answer, bid, bring word, command. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Luke 21:29-32 29 He told them a parable. 29 Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; 30 as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near. Our preaching of the parable can do the same. "These things" are … Luke 21:29-38. 31Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near” (Luke 21:29-31). The, the definite article. 24:35; Heb. Luke 21:29-33 The Word of God . 11:2, 20). The complication: The fig tree did not bear figs when expected. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Symbolically, this parable seems to be teaching that the Jewish leadership has had enough time to repent of their sins. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. The second chance: The gardener proposes another solution that might correct the problem to save the tree. 29He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30 "When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. Luke 3:9 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. The Parable of the Budding Fig Tree is a parable told by Jesus in the New Testament, found in Matthew 24:32-35, Mark 13:28-31, and Luke 21:29-33. The fig tree generation is the generation that will not pass till all things prophesied in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 be fulfilled. For the last few weeks, we have been studying in depth, a teaching Jesus gave on the Mount of Olives. Matthew 21:19 And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. Properly, to stare at, i.e. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. "And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:." Then Jesus told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." 29 (B)Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. The "these things" in verse 31 refers to the question asked in verse 7 and Jesus ' subsequent answer in verses 8-28. NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying God’s Word, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America. Mr. Preterist: “The parable foreshadowed God cutting down Israel in AD70.” Except the cursed fig tree withered straight away (Matthew 21:19), not 40 years later, and God didn’t cut down Israel; the Israelites cut themselves off through unbelief (see Rom. A key prophecy of the last days is found in Matthew 24—the famous parable of the budding fig tree (the same reference is found in Luke 21 and Mark 13). Christ made this statement after explaining to the Disciples numerous signs and events that would befall mankind. Jesus told us to learn a parable of the fig tree in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. He, she, it, they, them, same. 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