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-# 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]])
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 # 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"
+"its branches become tender and put out their leaves"
 
 # tender
 
@@ -12,7 +8,7 @@ The phrase "the branch" refers to the branches of the fig tree. Alternate transl
 
 # 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]])
+"its leaves begin to sprout" 
 
 # summer