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Mark 13:28

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 13:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh;
Mark 13:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25and the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken.
26And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
27And then shall he send forth the angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
28Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh;
29even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that he is nigh, [even] at the doors.
30Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, until all these things be accomplished.
31Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
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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
“Now learn a parable of the fig tree, etc..] Our Lord was now upon the Mount of Olives, in one part of which fig trees grew in great plenty, and one, or more, might be near, and in view; and it was the time of year, the passover being at hand, for its putting forth: when her branch is yet tender; and soft and opening, through the sap now in motion: and putteth forth leaves; from the branches: ye know, that summer is near; from such an appearance on the fig tree; (see Gill on “<402432>Matthew 24:32”).”
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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
“Mat 24:32; Luk 21:28. Mark 13:29”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:28-31 This passage contains the lesson (literally parable) of the fig tree (13:28-30) and two sayings (13:30-31). It is closely tied to 13:4-23 by the words all these things (13:4) and the expression when you see (13:29; cp. 13:14).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 24:32, Mat 24:33; Luk 21:29-31 Mark 13:29”
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