Luke 13:6-9

Listen to 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. ’”

Read Chapter Compare Translations

Luke 13:6-9 Study Resources

What Can We Learn from the Parable of the Fig Tree?

Heather Riggleman

Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?

Christianity.com Editorial Staff

Sermons

Living on Borrowed Time

Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

Listen

Parable Of The Barren Tree - C

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches through this parable that everyone who is planted in their faith in Christ still needs to stop and examine themselves to see if they are producing life-giving fruit. God extends the opportunity for growth; we just need to respond to it.

Listen

Parable Of The Barren Tree - B

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that like the tree barren of fruit, our lives can be disappointing, misleading, and our witness will lack the truth of God’s Word. In Christianity, there is no place for stagnation, and God’s patience and mercy will only last for so long.

Listen

Parable Of The Barren Tree - A

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God has a purpose for our life and as Christians we’re to be growing and responding to His leading. Even when we’re hanging onto Christ, and His Word through a difficult trial, we are still advancing.

Listen

Parable of The Barren Tree, C

Jack Hibbs

He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, “Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?’ But he answered and said to him, “Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.

Listen

Parable of The Barren Tree, B

Jack Hibbs

Listen