Skip to reading
Atomic Bible
Luke 21:29
Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
from The Lesson of the Fig Tree, Luke 21:29-33
What it says

Jesus tells them to look at the fig tree and every tree.

What it is doing

An ordinary image becomes the lesson.

In context

29Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. 33Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.