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Nature's Clear Signs
Jesus uses the simple, everyday example of a fig tree to make a powerful point. Just as anyone can look at a budding tree and know summer is approaching, believers should be able to recognize the signs He described and know that God's plan is unfolding. Commentators like Barnes and Spurgeon note that God provides clear, observable tokens for those with eyes to see.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:32
18th Century
Theologian
Now learn a parable.
The word here means, rather, an illustration. Make a comparison, or judge this as you do concerning a…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:32
Putteth forth its leaves (τα φυλλα εκφυη). Present active subjunctive according to Westcott and Hort. If accented εκφυη (last syll…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:32–35
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord here evidently returns to the subject of the destruction of Jerusalem and in these words gives His apostles warning concerning the signs o…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:32
The “lesson” (lit., “parable”; GK 4130) of the fig tree (cf. 21:18–22) is based on the common observation that the twigs get tender before summer a…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:32
16th Century
Theologian
Now learn a similitude from the fig-tree. I do not suppose the meaning of this to be merely that, during the state of confusion which has …
John Gill
On Matthew 24:32
17th Century
Pastor
Now learn a parable of the fig tree Take a similitude, or comparison from the fig tree, which was a tree well known in Ju…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:29–41
17th Century
Minister
Christ foretells His second coming. It is usual for prophets to speak of things as near and just at hand, to express their greatness and certainty.…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 24:23–41
13th Century
Philosopher
After the Lord answered the disciples' question concerning the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, He begins here to answer them concerning His S…