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When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near.
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An Unmistakable Sign
Commentators explain that Jesus uses a simple, self-evident analogy. Just as budding trees are an obvious sign that summer is coming, the events Jesus described are a clear signal that God's kingdom is near. It's a sign so plain, as John Gill notes, that you can 'know of your own selves' without needing anyone to point it out.
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Luke
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Shoot forth (προβαλωσιν). Second aorist active subjunctive of προβαλλω, common verb, but in the N.T. only here and Ac 19:33.
19th Century
Baptist
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;…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When they now shoot forth Their buds, branches, and leaves; the Vulgate Latin adds, "of themselves": you see …
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Presbyterian
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 …
