Luke 13:8 - Plain English Version8 But his work-man said, ‘Wait, boss. Leave it for one more year, and I will look after it properly. I’ll dig around it and put some fertilizer stuff on it to help it grow. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 But he replied to him, Leave it alone, sir, [just] this one more year, till I dig around it and put manure [on the soil]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible8 The gardener responded, ‘Lord, give it one more year, and I will dig around it and give it fertilizer. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version8 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. Ver Capítulo |
So he talked to his work-man that looked after the garden. He said, ‘Look, this tree is no good. I came here looking for fruit on this tree. I did that for the last 3 years, but I never found any fruit. So chop it down and get rid of it. We can’t let it go on like this. It is using up the ground and giving back nothing to us.’