Luke 21:29 asv — And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:

American Standard Version

"And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees: "

— Luke 21:29, American Standard Version

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Luke 21 — Context

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men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

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And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

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But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh.

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

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when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh.

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Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.

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Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all things be accomplished.

Luke 21:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:29 say?
Luke 21:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees: ”
Where is Luke 21:29 in the Bible?
Luke 21:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 29.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 21:29.
What translation should I read Luke 21:29 in?
Luke 21:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 21:29?
Luke 21:29 reads (ASV): “And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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