Cursing of the Fig Tree
MatthewMark
Jesus curses a fig tree for having no fruit. It withers, and Jesus uses it to teach about faith and prayer.
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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
In Mark the cursing and withering occur on successive days (sandwiching the temple cleansing). In Matthew the tree withers immediately.
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The fig tree withers instantly; the disciples are amazed and Jesus teaches about faith moving mountains.
Mark
Splits the story over two days, creating a literary sandwich with the temple cleansing in between, linking the barren tree to the barren temple.
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Phase in Jesus's Life
Passion Week
From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
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