Mark 11:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.”
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Read Full Chapter →Peter remembers Jesus' words and points out that the fig tree he cursed has withered away.
What Does Mark 11:21 Mean?
Peter connects the word with the result: he remembers what Jesus said and sees what has happened. His exclamation—'Master, behold'—carries the astonishment of the moment and invites the teaching Jesus is about to give.
Remembering is half of discipleship. Peter's recollection turns a roadside sight into a revelation: the word of Jesus does what it says. Notably, Jesus will offer no commentary on the tree at all; he answers with a summons—'Have faith in God'—turning the disciples from the marvel to the One behind it. His demonstrations of power are never for spectacle. Every proof that his word stands is an invitation to lean our whole weight on what he has promised.
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What does Mark 11:21 mean?
Peter remembers Jesus' words and points out that the fig tree he cursed has withered away.