"Now from the fig tree learn the parable; When already its branch becomes tender, and the leaves are putting forth, ye know that the summer is near;

"Now from the fig tree learn the parable: when its branch already becomes tender, and puts forth leaves, ye know that summer is near;

because of the tender compassions of the mercy of our God, wherein the day-spring from on high shall visit us,

And his tender affections are more abundantly toward you, while he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

and become kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

For God is my witness, how I long for you all in the tender affections of Christ Jesus.

If there is, therefore, any consolation in Christ, if any encouragement of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affections and compassions,

Put on, therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering;

For I had much joy and consolation on account of your love, because the tender affections of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Yea, brother, I would have joy of you in the Lord! refresh my tender affections in Christ.

And, finally, be ye all of one mind, compassionate, loving as brethren, tender-hearted, humble-minded;