Mark 13:28-29

The Parable of the Fig Tree

13:28 “Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 13:29 So also you, when you see these things happening, know ¹  that he is near, right at the door.

Luke 21:29-30

The Parable of the Fig Tree

21:29 Then ²  he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the other trees. ³  21:30 When they sprout leaves, you see ⁴  for yourselves and know that summer is now near.

[13:29]  ¹ tn The verb γινώσκετε (ginwskete, “know”) can be parsed as either present indicative or present imperative. In this context the imperative fits better, since the movement is from analogy (trees and seasons) to the future (the signs of the coming of the kingdom) and since the emphasis is on preparation for this event.

[21:29]  ² tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

[21:29]  ³ tn Grk “all the trees.”

[21:30]  ⁴ tn Grk “seeing for yourselves, you know.” The participle βλέποντες (bleponte") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.