en_tn/mrk/13/28.md

Connecting Statement:

Jesus gives two short parables here to remind people to be aware when the things that he has been explaining happen. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parables)

the branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves

The phrase "the branch" refers to the branches of the fig tree. Alternate translation: "its branches become tender and put out their leaves"

tender

"green and soft"

puts out its leaves

Here the fig tree is spoken of as if it were alive and able to willingly cause its leaves to grow. Alternate translation: "its leaves begin to sprout" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification)

summer

the warm part of the year or the growing season