Gospel Parallels: The Time of the Coming and the Parable of the Fig Tree

Mark 13.28–32 || Matt 24.32–36 || Luke 21.29–33

Parallel is from Aland’s Synopsis of the Four Gospels, parallel #293

Mark

“Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

“But as for that day or hour no one knows it—neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son —except the Father. (Mark 13.28–32 NET)

Matthew

“Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

“But as for that day and hour no one knows it—not even the angels in heaven —except the Father alone. (Matthew 24.32–36 NET)

Luke

Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the other trees. When they sprout leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near. So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Luke 21.29–33 NET)

John

No parallels.

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