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Luke 21:29

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 21:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:
Luke 21:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.
27And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh.
29And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:
30when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh.
31Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.
32Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all things be accomplished.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he spake to them a parable, etc.] That is, to his disciples: behold the fig tree, and all the trees; that, or any other tree; (See Gill on “<402432>Matthew 24:32”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The account of the destruction of Jerusalem contained in this chapter has been fully considered in the notes at Matthew 24:0. All that will be necessary here will be an explanation of a few words that did not occur in that chapter. Luke 21:9 Commotions - Insurrections. Subjects rising against their rulers. Luke 21:11 Fearful sights - See Matthew 24:7. Luke 21:12, Luke 21:13 Synagogues, and into prisons - See the notes at Mark 13:9-10. Luke 21:14 Settle it, therefore, in your hearts - Fix it firmly in your minds - so firmly as to become a settled principle - that you are always to depend on God for aid in all your trials. See Mark 13:11. Luke 21:15 A mouth - Eloquence, ability to speak as the…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Behold the fig tree and all the trees - Christ spake this in the spring, just before the passover; when all the trees were budding on the mount of Olives, where they then were. Luke 21:30”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Behold: Mat 24:32-35; Mar 13:28-30 Luke 21:31”
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