Thematic Bible: Performs the miracle of causing the barren fig tree to wither (just outside jerusalem)


Thematic Bible



And, leaving them behind, he went forth outside the city into Bethany, and spent the night there. And, early, returning into the city, he hungered; and, seeing one fig-tree by the way, he came up to it, and nothing, found he thereon, save leaves only, - and he saith unto it - No more, from thee, let fruit spring forth, unto times age-abiding, - and the fig-tree, instantly withered away. read more.
And the disciples, seeing it, marvelled, saying - How instantly, did the fig-tree wither away. And Jesus, answering, said unto them - Verily, I say unto you, If ye have faith, and do not doubt, not only, this of the fig-tree, shall ye do, - but, even if, unto this mountain, ye shall say, Be lifted up, and be cast into the sea, it shall be done. And, all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

And, on the morrow, when they came forth from Bethany, he hungered; and, seeing a fig-tree from afar, having leaves, he came -- if, therefore, he should find aught in it, and, coming up to it, nothing, found he, save, leaves; for it was not, the season, of figs. And, answering, he said unto it - No more, unto times age-abiding, let anyone of thee, eat fruit. And his disciples were listening.

And, passing by early, they saw the fig-tree, withered from its roots; and, put in mind, Peter saith unto him - Rabbi! see! the fig-tree which thou didst curse, is withered. And, answering, Jesus saith unto them - Have faith in God.