Mark 13:28
Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
What it says
Jesus tells them to learn from the fig tree, whose tender branches and leaves show that summer is near.
What it is doing
It gives the lesson’s simple natural sign.
In context
28Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. 29So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door. 30Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.