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Matthew 24:32-34
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 24:32-34
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
The Parable of The Fig Tree: When You See These Things, You Know I Am Near
32 “Now learn the parable from the fig-tree[a]: when its branch already becomes tender and grows-out its leaves, you know that the summer is near. 33 So also you— when you see all[b] these things, you know[c] that He[d] is near, at the doors. 34 Truly I say to you that this[e] generation will by no means pass away until all these things take place.
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- Matthew 24:32 Some think that this has reference to Israel; others, that it is simply an illustration for which any fruit tree would have worked, as in Lk 21:29.
- Matthew 24:33 When you see all of v 5-29 or 15-29, you are seeing the tree leafed out.
- Matthew 24:33 Or, know that (a command).
- Matthew 24:33 Or, it, Christ’s coming.
- Matthew 24:34 Some think Jesus means the apostles’ generation, which would see all these things (v 5 or 15 to v 28 or 29) fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem (compare 23:36). Since that day, He is at the door. Others think He means the generation alive to see all these things in the end-time. Others think ‘this generation’ refers to unbelieving Israel (as often in the Gospels). Such persons will continue until He returns.
Matthew 24:32-34
New International Version
Matthew 24:32-34
New International Version
32 “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. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[a] is near, right at the door.(A) 34 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.(B)
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- Matthew 24:33 Or he
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