Matthew 21:20
And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
Matthew 21:20 in other translations
| BSB | When the disciples saw this, they marveled and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” |
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| WEB | When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree immediately wither away?” |
| ASV | And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How did the fig tree immediately wither away? |
| YLT | And the disciples having seen, did wonder, saying, ‘How did the fig-tree forthwith wither?' |
| DARBY | And when the disciples saw it, they wondered, saying, How immediately is the fig-tree dried up! |
| BBE | And when the disciples saw it they were surprised, saying, How did the fig-tree become dry in so short a time? |
| Webster | And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, How soon is the fig-tree withered! |
What does Matthew 21:20 mean?
Barnes' Notes
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 21:18-22
This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general, and so teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in those who profess it, and the savour of it from those that have the show of it. His just expectations from flourishing professors are often disappointed; he comes to many, seeking fruit, and finds leaves only. A false profession commonly withers in this world, and it is…
Matthew 21:20 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 21:20
- Isaiah 40:6-8
The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
- Mark 11:20-21
And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
- James 1:10-11
But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
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Isa 40:6-8; Mr 11:20,21; Jas 1:10,11
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Context
- Matthew 21:19
And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
- Matthew 21:20
And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
- Matthew 21:21
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Matthew 21:20 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y viendo esto los discípulos, maravillados decían: ¿Cómo se secó luego la higuera? |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et les disciples, le voyant, en furent étonnés, disant: Comment en un instant le figuier est-il devenu sec! |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und als die Jünger es sahen, verwunderten sie sich und sprachen: Wie alsbald ist der Feigenbaum verdorrt! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et videntes discipuli, mirati sunt, dicentes: Quomodo continuo aruit? |