Luke 13:9 net — Then if it bears fruit next year, very well, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

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"Then if it bears fruit next year, very well, but if not, you can cut it down.’”"

— Luke 13:9, NET Bible

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Luke 13 — Context

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Warning to Israel to Bear Fruit Then Jesus told this parable:“A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and found none.

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So he said to the worker who tended the vineyard,‘For three years now, I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and each time I inspect it I find none. Cut it down! Why should it continue to deplete the soil?’

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But the worker answered him,‘Sir, leave it alone this year too, until I dig around it and put fertilizer on it.

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Then if it bears fruit next year, very well, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

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Healing on the Sabbath Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath,

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and a woman was there who had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten herself up completely.

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When Jesus saw her, he called her to him and said,“Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.”

Luke 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:9 say?
Luke 13:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Then if it bears fruit next year, very well, but if not, you can cut it down.’””
Where is Luke 13:9 in the Bible?
Luke 13:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 9.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 13:9.
What translation should I read Luke 13:9 in?
Luke 13:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 13:9?
Luke 13:9 reads (NET): “Then if it bears fruit next year, very well, but if not, you can cut it down.’”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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