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1 And certain were present in that time announcing to him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus having answered, said to them, Think ye that these Galileans were sinful above all the Galileans, because they have suffered such things? 3 No, I say to you: but except ye should change the mind, ye shall all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that these were debtors above all men dwelling in Jerusalem? 5 No, I say: but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 6 And he spake this parable: A certain had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit on it, and found not. 7 And he said to the vine-dresser, Behold, three years I am come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find not: cut it off; wherefore also does it leave the earth unemployed? 8 And he having answered says to him, Lord, let it go also this year, till I shall dig round it, and cast dung: 9 Whereas also it might bear fruit: and if not, afterwards thou shalt cut it off. Luke 13:1-9, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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