John: At the beginning of his ministry, three years before his death ([ii, 13–22]).
Origen doubted the occurrence of this event, believing it to be a mere allegory.
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When did he curse the fig tree?
Matthew: After he purged the temple ([xxi, 12–19]).
Mark: Before he purged the temple ([xi, 12–15]).
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When was the tree discovered by his disciples to be withered?