1
Kepha asks for the meaning of the fig-tree because it buds and bears fruit every year.
2
The Master interprets the tree as the House of Yisra'el.
3
The transmitted Christian layer says that in the last days false anointed ones will arise and deceive many.
4
The house will recognize the deceiver and reject him, and persecution will follow.
5
Chanoch and Eliyahu are sent as witnesses against the deceiver.
6
Those who die under persecution are numbered among the righteous witnesses.