Luke 13:6-9

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

6 And he told this parable: "A man had ¹a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.

7 And he said to the vinedresser, 'Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. ²Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?'

8 And he answered him, 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure.

9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'"

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 21:19; Mark 11:13; [Isaiah 5:2]
• 2. Luke 3:9; Matthew 7:19