and he saw at a distance a fig-tree that had leaves; and he went, if perhaps he might find any thing on it. And when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not the time for figs.

And in the morning, as they were passing by, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots.

And Peter, calling his words to mind, said to him: Rabbi, see! the fig-tree which thou didst curse has withered.

But learn a parable from the fig-tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.