Mark 13:28-30

International Children’s Bible

²⁸“The fig tree teaches us a lesson: When its branches become green and soft, and new leaves begin to grow, then you know that summer is near. ²⁹So also when you see all these things happening, then you will know that the time is near, ready to come. ³⁰I tell you the truth. All these things will happen while the people of this time are still living.

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Mark 13:28-30

King James Version

²⁸Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

²⁹So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

³⁰Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

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Mark 13:28-30

New International Version

²⁸“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. ²⁹Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it^[a] is near, right at the door. ³⁰Truly I tell you, this generation^(A) will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.^(B)

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Mark 13:28-30

English Standard Version

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. ²⁹So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, ^(A)at the very gates. ³⁰^(B)Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

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