Luke 13:9

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And [then] if it begins to produce, fine; but if it does not, [then] you should cut it down.’”

Cross References

John 15:2

He will cut off [See verse 6] every branch [i.e., follower of Christ] who is in [fellowship with] me that does not bear fruit. And He will prune every branch that does bear fruit, so it will bear more fruit.

Hebrews 6:8

But if the land produces [only] thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed [by God], and will end up being burned.

1 Thessalonians 2:15

who killed the Lord Jesus and the [Old Testament] prophets and also drove us [apostles] out [of Thessalonica and Berea. See Acts 17]. They are not pleasing to God and are hostile to all people,

Luke 13:8

And the orchard worker answered him, ‘Leave it alone for [just] this year, sir, until I cultivate it and fertilize it.

Luke 13:10

Now Jesus was teaching in one of the [Jewish] synagogues on the Sabbath day.