Luke 21:29 cpdv — And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees. "

— Luke 21:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 21 — Context

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men withering away out of fear and out of apprehension over the things that will overwhelm the whole world. For the powers of the heavens will be moved.

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And then they will see the Son of man coming on a cloud, with great power and majesty.

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But when these things begin to happen, lift up your heads and look around you, because your redemption draws near.”

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And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees.

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When presently they produce fruit from themselves, you know that summer is near.

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So you also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that the kingdom of God is near.

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Amen I say to you, this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things happen.

Luke 21:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:29 say?
Luke 21:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of 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 (CPDV): “And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of 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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