The fig tree, and all the trees (την συκην κα παντα τα δενδρα). This parable of the figtree (Matthew 24:32–35) Luke ap…

And all the trees.—The addition is peculiar to St. Luke. It confirms the impression that the words, which were spoken jus…

The Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads;…

St. Gregory the Great: Having previously spoken against the wicked, He now turns His words to the consolation of the elect. For…

And he spoke to them a parable
That is, to his disciples:

Christ tells His disciples to observe the signs of the times, by which they could judge. He charges them to consider the ruin of the Jewish nation …