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Matthew 24:32

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

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Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer [is] nigh:

Matthew 24:32 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 24:32

Theological / Devotional

A parable. See pp. 203, 204. This brief “parable” is based on an illustration from nature. It had particular meaning to the people of Palestine, where fig trees were common.

The fig tree. Its budding was a sure sign of the approach of warmer weather.

Compare the parable of the Barren Fig Tree (see on Luke 13:6-9) and the cursing of the fruitless fig tree (Mark 11:12-14, 20-26).

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