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Luke 21:29

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And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
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  1. Mark 13:28–30Rank 1 from verse 29
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    28Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

    29So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

    30Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

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    32Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

    33So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

    34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

    35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

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Luke 21:29

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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parable

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A figurative saying, comparison, or narrative that sets one matter beside another to convey meaning.

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behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

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28And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

29And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

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30When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

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