A fig tree (συκην μιαν). "A single fig tree" (Margin of Rev. Version). But εις was often used = τις or like our indefinite article…

And when he saw a fig tree in the way, etc. This tree was standing in the public road. It was therefore common property, and anyone might …

In the way —Better, on the road. Fig trees were often planted by the roadside under the notion that dust suited them.

Looking for food, a fig tree in full leaf promised Him some refreshment. This fig tree was, apparently, no one’s property. It stood in the way; it …

Pseudo-Chrysostom: A wicked person is better overcome by yielding to him than by arguing with him, for wickedness is no…

Somewhere on the road between Bethany and Jerusalem, Jesus approached a fig tree in the hope of allaying his hunger, but found only leaves (see com…

Let no fruit grow on you from now on. From this, let us learn the meaning of the word curse—namely, that the tree should be conde…

And when he saw a fig tree
In the Greek text it is "one fig tree", one remarkable fig tree: he must see a great many…

This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general. It teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in tho…

Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:

1. In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …