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He told them a parable. "See the fig tree, and all the trees.

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A Vivid, Real-World Analogy

Commentators note that Luke's addition of "and all the trees" is unique to his Gospel. This detail likely grounds the parable in its physical setting on the Mount of Olives, where Jesus and the disciples would have seen the budding of many trees in the springtime, making the analogy immediate and vivid.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 21:29

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 21:29

19th Century

Bishop

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

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 21:27–32

19th Century

Preacher

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;…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 21:29

17th Century

Pastor

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

behold the fig tree, and all the trees<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 21:29–38

17th Century

Minister

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 …