Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
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GNB KJV WEB
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Then Jesus told them this parable: "There was once a man who had a fig tree growing in his vineyard. He went looking for figs on it but found none.
(Luk 13:6 GNB)
So he said to his gardener, 'Look, for three years I have been coming here looking for figs on this fig tree, and I haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it go on using up the soil?
(Luk 13:7 GNB)
But the gardener answered, 'Leave it alone, sir, just one more year; I will dig around it and put in some fertilizer.
(Luk 13:8 GNB)
Then if the tree bears figs next year, so much the better; if not, then you can have it cut down.' "
(Luk 13:9 GNB)
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He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
(Luk 13:6 KJVA)
Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
(Luk 13:7 KJVA)
And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
(Luk 13:8 KJVA)
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
(Luk 13:9 KJVA)
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WEB - World English Bible |
He spoke this parable. "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it, and found none.
(Luk 13:6 WEB)
He said to the vine dresser, 'Behold, these three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and found none. Cut it down. Why does it waste the soil?'
(Luk 13:7 WEB)
He answered, 'Lord, leave it alone this year also, until I dig around it, and fertilize it.
(Luk 13:8 WEB)
If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, after that, you can cut it down.' "
(Luk 13:9 WEB)
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