And, noticing a fig-tree at a distance in leaf, he went to it to see if by any chance he could find something on it; but, on coming up to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.

Many will take my name, and come saying 'I am He', and will lead many astray.

For false Christs and false Prophets will arise, and display signs and marvels, to lead astray, were it possible, even God's People.

Learn the lesson taught by the fig-tree. As soon as its branches are full of sap, and it is bursting into leaf, you know that summer is near.