Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. New Living Translation “The gardener answered, ‘Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer. English Standard Version And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Berean Standard Bible ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. Berean Literal Bible And answering, he says to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I may dig around it and put in manure, King James Bible And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: New King James Version But he answered and said to him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. New American Standard Bible But he answered and said to him, ‘Sir, leave it alone for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; NASB 1995 “And he answered and said to him, ‘Let it alone, sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; NASB 1977 “And he answered and said to him, ‘Let it alone, sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; Legacy Standard Bible And he answered and said to him, ‘Let it alone, sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in manure, Amplified Bible But he replied to him, ‘Let it alone, sir, [just] one more year until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; Berean Annotated Bible ‘Sir {Kyrie}, the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. Christian Standard Bible “But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. Holman Christian Standard Bible “But he replied to him, Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. American Standard Version And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Contemporary English Version The gardener answered, "Master, leave it for another year. I'll dig around it and put some manure on it to make it grow. English Revised Version And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: GOD'S WORD® Translation "The gardener replied, 'Sir, let it stand for one more year. I'll dig around it and fertilize it. Good News Translation But the gardener answered, 'Leave it alone, sir, just one more year; I will dig around it and put in some fertilizer. International Standard Version But the gardener replied, 'Sir, leave it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. NET Bible But the worker answered him, 'Sir, leave it alone this year too, until I dig around it and put fertilizer on it. New Heart English Bible He answered, 'Lord, leave it alone this year also, until I dig around it, and fertilize it. Webster's Bible Translation And he answering, said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Weymouth New Testament "But the gardener pleaded, "'Leave it, Sir, this year also, till I have dug round it and manured it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. World English Bible He answered, ‘Lord, leave it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he answering says to him, Lord, permit it also this year, until I may dig around it, and cast in dung; Berean Literal Bible And answering, he says to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I may dig around it and put in manure, Young's Literal Translation 'And he answering saith to him, Sir, suffer it also this year, till that I may dig about it, and cast in dung; Smith's Literal Translation And he having answered says to him, Lord, let it go also this year, till I shall dig round it, and cast dung: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he answering, said to him: Lord, let it alone this year also, until I dig about it, and dung it. Catholic Public Domain Version But in response, he said to him: ‘Lord, let it be for this year also, during which time I will dig around it and add fertilizer. New American Bible He said to him in reply, ‘Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; New Revised Standard Version He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe laborer said to him, My lord, let it remain this year also, until I work it and fertilize it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The cultivator said to him, 'My Lord, leave it also this year, while I shall cultivate it and I shall manure it', NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he answered and said to him, Sir, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and throw in manure; Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament He answering said to him, Sir, let it e’en remain this year, until that I dig around it, and spread some manure: Mace New Testament to which he made answer, sir, let it alone one year longer, till I shall dig about it, and dung it. Weymouth New Testament "But the gardener pleaded, "'Leave it, Sir, this year also, till I have dug round it and manured it. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree…7So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ 8‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.’ ”… Cross References ‘Sir,’ the man replied, Genesis 18:23-32 Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” … Exodus 32:11-14 But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. / Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” … 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. ‘leave it alone again this year, Matthew 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’” Romans 2:4 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. until I dig around it Isaiah 5:2 He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain. John 15:2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. and fertilize it. Psalm 65:9-10 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. Isaiah 30:23-24 Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. / The oxen and donkeys that work the ground will eat salted fodder, winnowed with shovel and pitchfork. 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. / He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. … John 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. … Matthew 3:10 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. … Matthew 7:19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Treasury of Scripture And he answering said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Lord, let. Exodus 32:11-13,30-32 And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? … Exodus 34:9 And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance. Numbers 14:11-20 And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them? … Jump to Previous Alone Animal Cast Dig Dug Dung Earth Fertile Gardener Leave Manure Pleaded Round Sir Suffer WasteJump to Next Alone Animal Cast Dig Dug Dung Earth Fertile Gardener Leave Manure Pleaded Round Sir Suffer WasteLuke 13 1. Jesus preaches repentance upon the punishment of the Galilaeans and others.6. The fruitless fig tree may not stand. 10. He heals the crooked woman; 18. shows the powerful working of the word, by the parable of the grain of mustard seed, 20. and of leaven; 22. exhorts to enter in at the strait gate; 31. and reproves Herod and Jerusalem. ‘Sir,’ the man replied, In this parable, the "man" is the vinedresser or gardener, representing Jesus Christ as the intercessor. The term "Sir" indicates respect and authority, suggesting the owner of the vineyard is God the Father. This reflects the relationship between God and Jesus, where Jesus intercedes on behalf of humanity. ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Vineyard OwnerRepresents God, who is just and expects fruitfulness from His creation. 2. The Fig Tree Symbolizes Israel or an individual believer, expected to bear fruit in keeping with repentance. 3. The Gardener Represents Jesus or a mediator, who intercedes on behalf of the unfruitful, advocating for patience and additional care. 4. The Vineyard A metaphor for the world or the community of believers, where growth and fruitfulness are expected. 5. The Event of Intercession The gardener's plea for more time reflects God's patience and mercy, offering a chance for repentance and growth. Teaching Points God's Patience and MercyGod is patient and merciful, giving us time to repent and bear fruit. We should not take His patience for granted but use it as an opportunity for spiritual growth. The Role of Intercession Just as the gardener intercedes for the fig tree, Jesus intercedes for us. We are called to intercede for others, praying for their spiritual growth and repentance. The Expectation of Fruitfulness God expects us to bear fruit in our lives. This involves cultivating the fruits of the Spirit and living a life that reflects His character. The Importance of Spiritual Nourishment Just as the gardener plans to dig and fertilize the tree, we need to nourish our spiritual lives through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers. Urgency of Repentance The additional year given to the fig tree is not indefinite. We must recognize the urgency of repentance and not delay in turning back to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 13:8?2. How does Luke 13:8 illustrate God's patience and mercy towards sinners? 3. What actions can we take to "dig around" and nurture spiritual growth? 4. How does Luke 13:8 connect with 2 Peter 3:9 about God's patience? 5. In what ways can we "fertilize" our faith to bear spiritual fruit? 6. How can we apply the lesson of Luke 13:8 in our daily lives? 7. What does Luke 13:8 reveal about God's patience and mercy towards sinners? 8. How does the plea for more time in Luke 13:8 relate to repentance? 9. What is the significance of the fig tree in Luke 13:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 13? 11. Why did Jesus perform healings on the Sabbath? 12. What are the different types of demons? 13. (Luke 8:1-3) How do we reconcile the mention of women financially supporting Jesus with the cultural norms that generally limited women's economic roles in that era? 14. What trials did Adam and Eve face after Eden? What Does Luke 13:8 Mean ‘Sir,’• The respectful address points to the vineyard owner’s absolute authority—an image of the Father who has every right to expect fruit (John 15:1, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard,”). • Scripture consistently shows servants honoring their master’s position before making a request (Isaiah 5:3-4; Romans 9:20). The tone reminds us that God’s sovereignty is never in doubt even when mercy is sought. the man replied • The vinedresser steps forward, picturing Christ, our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). • He speaks on behalf of the fruitless tree, just as Jesus “always lives to intercede for them” (Hebrews 7:25). • His willingness to engage highlights the Shepherd-heart of Jesus in Luke 19:10 and John 10:11. leave it alone • A plea for patience: “The Lord is not slow… but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish” (2 Peter 3:9). • Mercy delays judgment, yet never removes it forever (Exodus 34:6; Matthew 13:30). • The request assures us that God’s longsuffering gives genuine space for repentance. again this year • The window is real but brief—time is precious (Psalm 95:7-8, “Today if you hear His voice…,”). • Luke 3:9 warns, “The axe lies ready at the root of the trees.” Opportunity will not stretch indefinitely (Revelation 2:21). • Believers and nations alike must recognize the urgency; fruitlessness cannot continue unchallenged. until I dig around it • Cultivation involves breaking hardened ground—an image of conviction and heart preparation (Hosea 10:12; Jeremiah 4:3). • The vinedresser’s hands-on labor mirrors the Spirit’s pruning: “Every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful” (John 15:2). • Digging also aerates roots, picturing openness to God’s Word (Luke 8:15). and fertilize it • Added nourishment symbolizes the rich means of grace—Scripture, prayer, fellowship (Acts 2:42). • Psalm 1:2-3 paints the outcome: a tree “yielding its fruit in season” because it is well supplied. • When the Word “dwells in you richly” (Colossians 3:16) and the Spirit strengthens the inner man (Ephesians 3:16), the fruit of Galatians 5:22 naturally follows. summary Luke 13:8 portrays Jesus as the caring vinedresser who respectfully appeals to the Father to extend mercy to the barren fig tree—standing for Israel and, by application, every unfruitful life. He secures a short, defined season of grace, during which He Himself will work the soil of the heart and supply all needed nourishment. The verse assures us of God’s patience, Christ’s intercession, and the Spirit’s transforming labor, while at the same time underscoring the urgent need to bear genuine fruit before the allotted season ends. (8) And dung it.--Literally, and put dung. Homely as the imagery is, it suggests fertilising and gracious influences not less vividly than the dew or rain from heaven, and points, perhaps, specifically to such as are working on us in our earthly surroundings, as contrasted with the directly supernatural action of God's grace.Verse 8. - And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it. The last year - the year of grace they who listened to him then were living in. It was the last summons to repentance, the final reminder to the old covenant people that to their high privileges as the chosen race there were duties attached. They prided themselves on the privileges, they utterly forgot the duties. The period represented by this last year included the preaching of John the Baptist, the public ministry of Jesus Christ, and the forty years of apostolic teaching which followed the Crucifixion and Resurrection. The last chance was given, but in the Vinedresser's prayer to the Lord of the vineyard there is scarcely a ray of hope. The history of the world supplies the sequel to this parable-story.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ‘Sir,’Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. [the man] replied, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘leave it alone ἄφες (aphes) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. again καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. year, ἔτος (etos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2094: A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. until ἕως (heōs) Preposition Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. I dig σκάψω (skapsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4626: To dig, excavate. Apparently a primary verb; to dig. around περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. it αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. fertilize [it]. κόπρια (kopria) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2874: Manure; a dung-hill. From kopros; manure. Links Luke 13:8 NIVLuke 13:8 NLT Luke 13:8 ESV Luke 13:8 NASB Luke 13:8 KJV Luke 13:8 BibleApps.com Luke 13:8 Biblia Paralela Luke 13:8 Chinese Bible Luke 13:8 French Bible Luke 13:8 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 13:8 He answered 'Lord leave it alone this (Luke Lu Lk) |
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