Matthew 24:32-33 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

We have here the practical application of the foregoing prediction; in general, we must expect and prepare for the events here foretold. I. We must expect them; ?Now learn a parable of the fig-tree, Matt. 24:32, 33. Now learn what use to make of the things you have heard; so observe and understand the signs of the times, and compare them with the predictions of the word, as from thence to foresee what is at the door, that you may provide accordingly.? The parable of the fig-tree is no more... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:32

Now learn a parable of the fig tree ,.... Take a similitude, or comparison from the fig tree, which was a tree well known in Judea; and the putting forth of its branches, leaves, and fruit, fell under the observation of everyone: when its branch is yet tender ; through the influence of the sun, and the motion of the sap, which was bound up, and congealed in the winter season: and putteth forth leaves ; from the tender branches, which swell, and open, and put forth buds, leaves, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:33

So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things ,.... That are mentioned above, relating to the signs of the destruction of the temple and city, and the destruction itself, with all those several things that should directly take place upon it; this is an accommodation of the above parable, similitude, or comparison: know that it is near, even at the doors ; meaning, either that "he is near", as the Ethiopic version reads it, the son of man is near, even at the doors; or as the Vulgate... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:32

Learn a parable of the fig-tree - That is, These signs which I have given you will be as infallible a proof of the approaching ruin of the Jewish state as the budding of the trees is a proof of the coming summer. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:32

Verse 32 Matthew 24:32.Now learn a similitude from the fig-tree. I do not suppose the meaning of this to be merely that, during the state of confusion which has been mentioned, there will be as evident a sign that the coming of Christ is nigh, as that by which we know with certainty that the summer is at hand, when the trees begin to grow green; but, in my opinion, Christ expresses something else. For as in winter the trees, contracted by the severity of the cold, show greater vigor, but in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:1-51

PROPHECY OF THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM , AND OF THE TIMES OF THE END . ( Mark 13:1-37 ; Luke 21:5-36 .) There is no reason to think, with Olshauson, that St. Matthew or his editor has considerably amplified the original discourse of our Lord by introducing details and expressions from other quarters. The discourse, as we now have it ( Matthew 24:1-51 . and 25.), forms a distinct whole, divided into certain portions closely related to each other and it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-41

The first portion of the great prophecy. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-51

The end of the world. I. ITS CIRCUMSTANCES . 1 . The heavens. The Lord had been glancing onwards into the future. There would be wrath upon the chosen people; it would last long; they would be led away captive into all nations. Jerusalem would be trodden down of the Gentiles; it would lie desolate long—even "until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled" ( Luke 21:23 , Luke 21:24 ). The tribulation of those days is not yet ended; still Jerusalem is lying waste; still her... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32

Learn a parable ( τη Ì ν παραβαλη ì ν ) of ( ἀπο Ì ) the fig tree; bettor, from the fig tree learns its parable. Learn ye the lesson which this tree can teach you; though, indeed, it might teach other lessons than the one which Christ would enforce. When his ( its ) , branch is yet tender ( ἠ ì δη . γε ì νηται ἁπαλο Ì ς , is now become tender ). This refers to the new shoots of unripened wood. Putteth forth leaves ( τε Ì φυ ì ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32-42

The event and the time. Having unfolded to the disciples the manner and circumstances of the two great events respecting which they had inquired, our Lord now proceeds to speak more particularly of their certainty and of the time of their occurrence. I. THE EVENT OF THE JUDGMENT IS CERTAIN . 1 . This is asserted under a simile. ( Matthew 24:32-35 .) 2 . The assertion is repeated in the comment. II. THE TIME OF THAT EVENT IS NOT WHOLLY ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:33

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:32

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:1-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32-42

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