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“Now in the morning, when He was returning to the city, He became hungry. 19Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it except leaves only; and He *said to it, “No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you.” And at once the fig tree withered. 20 Seeing this, the…” quote by The Lockman Foundation
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““Now in the morning, when He was returning to the city, He became hungry. 19Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it except leaves only; and He *said to it, “No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you.” And at once the fig tree withered. 20 Seeing this, the disciples were amazed and asked, “How did the fig tree wither all at once?” 21And Jesus answered and said to them, “Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it will happen. 22And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.””

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About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Jesus teaches that unwavering faith can cause miraculous outcomes, even seemingly impossible ones.

In simple terms: Faith can make miracles happen.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate steadfast belief.

Themes

faith miracles belief spiritual power

Mood

hopeful inspirational reverent

Type

scriptural inspirational teaching

When to use this quote

  • personal challenges
  • health crises
  • financial hardship
  • relationship issues

Key Concepts

faith doubt prayer miraculous power

Questions to Reflect On

  • What doubts limit your prayers?
  • How can you balance faith with practical effort?
A Different Perspective

Faith without action may not yield results; overconfidence can lead to disappointment.

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