Luke 13:9

If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.’”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, after that, you can cut it down.’”

World English Bible (WEB)

And if{G2579}{G3303} it bear{G4160}{(G5661)} fruit{G2590}, well: and if not{G1490}, then after that{G1519}{G3195}{(G5723)} thou shalt cut{G1581} it{G846} down{G1581}{(G5692)}.

Strong's King James

(9) Perhaps it's about to be into producing fruit but if otherwise, cut it down.

The F.O.G

[9] "If it bears fruit next season, wonderful! If not, then you can cut it down.'"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and if indeed it may bear fruit—;and if not so, thereafter thou shalt cut it off.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 13:9

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Jean Paul Joseph

Luke 13:9