Parable of the Fig Tree

³² “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its young shoots become tender and it puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near;^{(A) 33} so you, too, when you see all ^[a]these things [taking place], know for certain that He is near, right ^[b]at the door.

²⁸ “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: as soon as its branch becomes tender and it puts out its leaves, you recognize that summer is near.^{(A) 29} Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, know [for certain] that He is near, right at the door.