Now in the distance He saw a fig tree covered with leaves, and He went up to it to see if He might find some figs on it, but when He got to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the time for figs.

In the morning as they were passing along, they noticed that the fig tree was withered, clear down to its roots.

And Peter remembered about it, and said to Him, "Look, Teacher! The fig tree which you cursed has withered!"

"Now learn what the story of the fig tree means. Just as soon as its branches grow tender, and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near.