Matthew 21:19 cpdv — And seeing a certain fig tree beside the way, he approached it. And he found nothing on it, except only leaves. And he…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And seeing a certain fig tree beside the way, he approached it. And he found nothing on it, except only leaves. And he said to it, “May fruit never spring forth from you, for all time.” And immediately the fig tree was dried up. "

— Matthew 21:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 21 — Context

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And they said to him, “Do you hear what these ones are saying?” But Jesus said to them, “Certainly. Have you never read: For out of the mouth of babes and infants, you have perfected praise?”

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And leaving them behind, he went out, beyond the city, into Bethania, and he lodged here.

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Then, as he was returning to the city in the morning, he was hungry.

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And seeing a certain fig tree beside the way, he approached it. And he found nothing on it, except only leaves. And he said to it, “May fruit never spring forth from you, for all time.” And immediately the fig tree was dried up.

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And seeing this, the disciples wondered, saying, “How did it dry up so quickly?”

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And Jesus responded to them by saying: “Amen I say to you, if you have faith and do not hesitate, not only shall you do this, concerning the fig tree, but even if you would say to this mountain, ‘Take and cast yourself into the sea,’ it shall be done.

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And all things whatsoever that you shall ask for in prayer: believing, you shall receive.”

Matthew 21:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:19 say?
Matthew 21:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And seeing a certain fig tree beside the way, he approached it. And he found nothing on it, except only leaves. And he said to it, “May fruit never spring forth from you, for all time.” And immediately the fig tree was dried up. ”
Where is Matthew 21:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 19.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:19 in?
Matthew 21:19 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 Matthew 21:19?
Matthew 21:19 reads (CPDV): “And seeing a certain fig tree beside the way, he approached it. And he found nothing on it, except only leaves. And he said to it, “May fruit never spring forth from you, for all time.” And immediately the fig tree was dried up. ” 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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