Luke 13:6

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then He told them this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree [which had been] planted in his orchard. When he came looking for figs on it, he did not find any.

Cross References

John 15:16

I command you to do these things so that you will [demonstrate your] love for one another. [Note: Or this may mean that His command was to love one another, as in verse 12].

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Philippians 4:17

[Now] it is not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for the benefit that [such a gift] will add to your [spiritual] account [with God].

Luke 3:9

And even now the axe is also ready to chop down the trees at their roots [i.e., you Jews]. Every tree [i.e., person] that does not produce wholesome fruit [i.e., a godly life] will be cut down and thrown into the fire [i.e., the punishment of hell].”

Luke 13:5

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you [too] will all be destroyed just as they were.”