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NASB | Mark 13:28 ¶ "Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 13:28 ¶ "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: as soon as its branch becomes tender and it puts out its leaves, you recognize that summer is near. [Matt 24:32, 33; Luke 21:29-31] |
Subject: Explaination of Mark 13:28-31 |
Bible Note: Yes, in a general sence. But why would Jesus have chosen to make a general statement when making a point refering to 'Fig Tree'? It's simple, if you just read and understand the history, politics and the why. At the time of Jesus there were plenty of different movements and organizations [as is during any uprising] Some were totaly renagade others were more subtle and supported by others even off-shoots of one another. 'Fig Tree' was one of the older bodies which was affiliated to Jesus. When Jesus saw [monitored] the fig tree, he went to enquire as to their recent activities and found they were just made up of members and 'producing no fruit' at this point he cuts them off and they 'withered and died as an organisation' In other words this particular 'generation' that had had been given the organisation to run weren't doing anything with it. Therefore it was of no use for Jesus to keep supporting them. What facinates me with [and i should let you be] literalists is the way you have all the answers but then delibaretly seem to ignore that politics was the biggest driving forces during that time and not religion. Notify me via email when someone replies to this submission? Yes No To adhere to StudyBibleForum's intended purpose, please read the following before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. To make changes, click the "Back" button on your browser Quick Search Get Bible Text New Bible Window Translation: NASB Amplified Search Range: Bible New Test. Old Test. Search word(s): Translation: NASB Amplified Book Chapter:verse More Online Resources |