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/13:28/ "From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. /29/ So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. /30/ Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. /31/ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. /32/ "But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

= Matt 24:32-36
/24:32/ "From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. /33/ So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. /34/ Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. /35/ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. /36/ "But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

= Luke 21:29-33
/21:29/ Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; /30/ as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. /31/ So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. /32/ Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. /33/ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

 

RCL: Year B, Advent 1
ECUSA: & RC: Year B, Advent 1

John Dominic Crossan