Luke 21:29

29 He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.

Luke 21:29 in Other Translations

29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

29 And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.

29 Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree.

29 He told them a story. "Look at a fig tree. Any tree for that matter.

29 And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:

29 Then Jesus used this story as an illustration. "Look at the fig tree or any other tree.

29 Then He told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.

29 Jesus told them a story. "Look at the fig tree and all the trees," he said.

Luke 21:29 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:29

And he spake to them a parable
That is, to his disciples:

behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
that, or any other tree; (See Gill on Matthew 24:32).

Luke 21:29 In-Context

27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

29 He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.

30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.

31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.