Coming to pass (γινομενα). Present middle participle, linear action. See on Mt 24:32-36 for details of verses 28-32 (the Parable o…

You know that summer is near.—Many of the best manuscripts give “it is known,” but it may fairly be assumed, from the par…

The Venerable Bede: Using the example of a tree, the Lord gave a pattern for the end, saying, Now learn a parable from the …

In Palestine most trees remain green throughout the year, but the fig tree is an exception. In the fall it loses its leaves; and when in the spring…

Now learn a parable of the fig tree
Our Lord was now upon the Mount of Olives, in one part of which fig trees grew i…

We have the application of this prophetic sermon. As to the destruction of Jerusalem, expect it to come very shortly. As to the end of the world, d…