Matthew 21:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! How soon is the fig tree withered away! - We often say to our neighbors, "How suddenly this man died! Who could have expected it so soon?" But who takes warning by these examples? What we say to-day of Others, may be said to-morrow of Ourselves. Be ye also ready! Lord, increase our faith!