Luke 13:9
And if, after that, it has fruit, it is well; if not, let it be cut down.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
In Context
10And he was teaching in one of the Synagogues on the Sabbath.
Cross References
Ezra 9:14Are we again to go against your orders, taking wives from among the people who do these disgusting things? would you not be angry with us till our destruction was complete, till there was not one who got away safe?
Daniel 9:5We are sinners, acting wrongly and doing evil; we have gone against you, turning away from your orders and from your laws:
1 Thessalonians 2:15Who put to death the Lord Jesus and the prophets, violently driving us out; who are unpleasing to God and against all men;
Revelation 15:3And they give the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and full of wonder are your works, O Lord God, Ruler of all; true and full of righteousness are your ways, eternal King.
Matthew Henry on Luke 13:7-10
The Barren Fig-Tree. 6 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. 7 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? 8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: 9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it… Read the whole commentary →