Mark 13:28
“Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:”

What does Mark 13:28 mean?
Mark 13:28 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near." This verse is part of a larger passage known as the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus speaks to…
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In Mark 13:28, Jesus teaches His disciples a profound lesson through the simple yet telling imagery of a fig tree: "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near." At first glance, this lesson might seem…
Read devotionalPrayerA Season of Growth and Understanding
Heavenly Father, As I come before You in this sacred moment, I am reminded of the timeless words spoken by Jesus in Mark 13:28, "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near." Lord, how deeply profound…
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