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Selected Verse: Matthew 21:19 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Mt 21:19 |
King James |
And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
fig tree
Literally, a solitary fig tree. (Luk 13:6-9). The withered fig tree is a parabolic miracle concerning Israel. (Luk 13:6-9).
Compare (Mat 24:32); (Mat 24:33);
a prophecy that Israel shall again bud. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
A fig-tree (συκῆν μίαν)
Lit., one single fig-tree. Rev., in margin.
Presently (παραχρῆμα)
Presently, in popular speech, has acquired something of a future force. I will do such a thing presently means, I will do it, not immediately, but soon. The rendering here was correct in the older English sense of instantly. So constantly in Shakspeare:
"Prospero. Go, bring the rabble,
O'er whom I gave thee pow'r, here, to this place.
Ariel. Presently?
Pros. Ay, with a twink.
Ar. Before you can say 'come,' and 'go,'
And breathe twice; and cry 'so so;'
Each one tripping on his toe
Will be here."
Temptest, iv., 1.
Compare Mat 21:20. "How did the fig-tree immediately wither away?" Rev. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
He saw a fig tree in the way - Επι της οδου, By the road side. As this fig tree was by the way side, it was no private property; and on this account our Lord, or any other traveler, had a right to take of its fruit. For a full explanation of this difficult passage, relative to this emblematic fig tree, see on Mar 11:13 (note), etc.
Let no fruit grow on thee - Can a professor, who affords Christ nothing but barren words and wishes, expect any thing but his malediction? When the soul continues in unfruitfulness, the influences of grace are removed, and then the tree speedily withers from the very root. |
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.