Luke 13:1-9 ▼

1 And there were present, at that time, some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

2 And Jesus answered and said to them: Do you think that those Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?

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

4 Or, those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them; do you think that they were greater debtors than all other men that were living in Jerusalem?

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

6 And he spoke this parable: A certain man had a fig-tree that was planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit on it, and found none.

7 Then he said to his vine-dresser, Behold, for three years I have come and sought fruit on this fig-tree, and I have found none; cut it down; why does it occupy the ground unprofitably?

8 But he answered and said to him, Sir, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and throw in manure;

9 and it may bear fruit; but if not, after ward you shall cut it down.