And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’

Parable of the Fig Tree

“Now learn the parable from the fig tree: as soon as its branch has become tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near;

so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door.

And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near; I am keeping the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’”

Get up, let’s go; behold, the one who is betraying Me is near!”