Till I shall dig (εως οτου σκαψω). First aorist active subjunctive like βαλω (second aorist active subjunctive of βαλλω), both com…

And dung it.—Literally, and put dung. Homely as the imagery is, it suggests fertilising and gracious influences not less …

Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why…

Titus of Bostra: The Jews were boasting that while the eighteen had perished, they all remained unhurt. He therefore sets…

Once more Jesus alludes to Mic 7 , this time to Mic 7:1, with its lament over unproductive fig trees. The symbolism applies to Israel (cf.[Referenc…

And he answering, said to him, Lord
Which, if understood of God the Father, may intend the intercession of Christ wi…

This parable of the barren fig tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before: the barren tree, unless it brings forth fruit, will be cu…