Luke 13:1-9

1 There were present at the same time some that told him of the Galilaeans whose blood Pilate had mingled with his sacrifices.

2 And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Think ye that these Galilaeans suffered such things because they were greater sinners than all the other Galilaeans?

3 I tell you, No; but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

4 Or those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell and slew them, think ye that they were greater debtors than all the other men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

5 I tell you, No; but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

6 And He spoke this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came and sought fruit upon it and found none.

7 Then he said unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none; cut it down; why does it cumber the ground?

8 And he, answering, said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also until I shall dig about it and dung it,

9 and if it bears fruit, well; and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.