Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’” New Living Translation If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.’” English Standard Version Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’” Berean Standard Bible If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.’” Berean Literal Bible and if indeed it should bear fruit in the time, so be it. But if not, you will cut it down.'" King James Bible And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. New King James Version And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.’ ” New American Standard Bible and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, cut it down.’” NASB 1995 and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, cut it down.’” NASB 1977 and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, cut it down.’” Legacy Standard Bible and if it bears fruit next year, fine, but if not, cut it down.’” Amplified Bible and if it bears fruit after this, fine; but if not, cut it down.’” Christian Standard Bible Perhaps it will produce fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’” American Standard Version and if it bear fruit thenceforth, well; but if not, thou shalt cut it down. Contemporary English Version Maybe it will have figs on it next year. If it doesn't, you can have it cut down." English Revised Version and if it bear fruit thenceforth, well; but if not, thou shalt cut it down. GOD'S WORD® Translation Maybe next year it'll have figs. But if not, then cut it down.'" Good News Translation Then if the tree bears figs next year, so much the better; if not, then you can have it cut down.'" International Standard Version Maybe next year it will bear fruit. If not, then cut it down.'" Majority Standard Bible If it bears fruit, fine. But if not, you can cut it down next year.?? NET Bible Then if it bears fruit next year, very well, but if not, you can cut it down.'" New Heart English Bible And if it bears fruit next time, [fine]; but if not, you can cut it down.'" Webster's Bible Translation And if it shall bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. Weymouth New Testament If after that it bears fruit, well and good; if it does not, then you shall cut it down.'" World English Bible If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, after that, you can cut it down.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if indeed it may bear fruit—and if not so, thereafter you will cut it off.” Berean Literal Bible and if indeed it should bear fruit in the time, so be it. But if not, you will cut it down.'" Young's Literal Translation and if indeed it may bear fruit -- ;and if not so, thereafter thou shalt cut it off.' Smith's Literal Translation Whereas also it might bear fruit: and if not, afterwards thou shalt cut it off. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if happily it bear fruit: but if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. Catholic Public Domain Version And, indeed, it should bear fruit. But if not, in the future, you shall cut it down.’ ” New American Bible it may bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut it down.’ ” New Revised Standard Version If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt might bear fruit; and if not, then you can cut it down. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And perhaps it will have borne fruit, otherwise next year you should cut it down.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand it may bear fruit; but if not, after ward you shall cut it down. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament perhaps it may then produce fruit: but if it does not, afterwards thou shalt cut it down. Mace New Testament perhaps it may bear fruit: if not, you may after that hew it down. Weymouth New Testament If after that it bears fruit, well and good; if it does not, then you shall cut it down.'" Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree…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.’” 10One Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,… Cross References 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. 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. Matthew 7:19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is 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. ... John 15:6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. Matthew 21:19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered. Romans 11:21-22 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. / Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Jeremiah 8:13 I will take away their harvest, declares the LORD. There will be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the tree, and even the leaf will wither. Whatever I have given them will be lost to them.” Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved. Micah 7:1 Woe is me! For I am like one gathering summer fruit at the gleaning of the vineyard; there is no cluster to eat, no early fig that I crave. Matthew 12:33 Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit. Psalm 80:8-16 You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. ... Ezekiel 15:2-6 “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any other branch among the trees in the forest? / Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils? / No, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything? ... Matthew 21:43 Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Hebrews 6:7-8 For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. Treasury of Scripture And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that you shall cut it down. if not. Ezra 9:14,15 Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? … Psalm 69:22-28 Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap… Daniel 9:5-8 We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments: … Jump to Previous Bear Bears Cut Fine Fruit Good Indeed Thenceforth ThereafterJump to Next Bear Bears Cut Fine Fruit Good Indeed Thenceforth ThereafterLuke 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. If it bears fruit next year, fine. This phrase is part of a parable Jesus tells about a fig tree, symbolizing Israel or an individual believer. The expectation of bearing fruit is a common biblical metaphor for producing good works or demonstrating faithfulness (Matthew 7:16-20). The "next year" indicates a period of grace and patience, reflecting God's longsuffering nature (2 Peter 3:9). The fig tree is often used in Scripture to represent Israel (Hosea 9:10), and the call to bear fruit is a call to repentance and spiritual productivity. The patience shown by the vineyard owner mirrors God's patience with humanity, giving time for repentance and transformation. But if not, you can cut it down.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. The Vineyard OwnerRepresents God, who is patient and desires fruitfulness from His people. 2. The Fig Tree Symbolizes Israel or, more broadly, individuals who are expected to produce spiritual fruit. 3. The Gardener Represents Jesus or a spiritual leader who intercedes and works to cultivate growth. 4. The Vineyard The setting for the parable, symbolizing the world or the community of believers. 5. The Event of Inspection The time when the owner checks for fruit, symbolizing God's judgment or evaluation of spiritual productivity. Teaching Points God's Patience and MercyGod is patient and gives us time to repent and bear fruit. His mercy is evident in His willingness to wait and nurture us. The Call to Repentance The parable underscores the necessity of repentance and transformation. We are called to examine our lives and turn from sin. The Role of Intercession Just as the gardener intercedes for the fig tree, we are called to intercede for others, praying for their spiritual growth and fruitfulness. The Importance of Spiritual Fruit Bearing fruit is a sign of a healthy spiritual life. We should strive to cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in our daily walk with Christ. The Reality of Judgment There is a time when God will evaluate our lives. We must live with the awareness that our actions and spiritual growth matter.(9) And if it bear fruit.--Some of the better MSS. have, if it bear fruit in the time to come . . . With either reading the sentence is elliptical, and the insertion of "well," as in the English, is needed to convey its meaning. Greek Ifκἂν (kan) Conjunction Strong's 2579: And if, even if, even, at least. From kai and ean; and if. it bears ποιήσῃ (poiēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. fruit καρπὸν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. [next year], τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fine. μέλλον (mellon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. But δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. not, μή¦γε (mē¦ge) Adverb Strong's 1490: But if not, else, otherwise. From ei, de, and me; but if not. you can cut it down.’” ἐκκόψεις (ekkopseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1581: To cut out (off, away), remove, prevent. From ek and kopto; to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate. Links Luke 13:9 NIVLuke 13:9 NLT Luke 13:9 ESV Luke 13:9 NASB Luke 13:9 KJV Luke 13:9 BibleApps.com Luke 13:9 Biblia Paralela Luke 13:9 Chinese Bible Luke 13:9 French Bible Luke 13:9 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 13:9 If it bears fruit fine (Luke Lu Lk) |
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