Bible Verse Lookup
Matthew 21:21
Chapter 21
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Jesus said:
“Truly, I say to you: if you have faith and do not doubt, not only could you do what I did to the fig tree, but you could even say to that mountain, ‘Go and throw yourself into the sea!’ and it would be done.
Commentaries
The Barren Fig Tree.
For Matthew, this story highlights Jesus’ power; he searched for the fruits of righteousness in the Holy City but found none. As a result, he symbolically announces its downfall and the destruction of the Temple. For the evangelist, this offers an opportunity to teach the community about the importance and power of faith; faith is always necessary for Jesus to perform his signs.