And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, at the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

But when the time of fruit drew near, he sent his bondmen to the husbandmen to receive his fruits.

But learn the parable from the fig-tree: When already its branch becomes tender and produces leaves, ye know that the summer is near.

Thus also ye, when ye see all these things, know that it is near, at the doors.

And he said, Go into the city unto such a one, and say to him, The Teacher says, My time is near, I will keep the passover in thy house with my disciples.