Luke 13:1-9 ▼

1 And there were some present, at that very season, who reported to Him concerning the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate mingled with their sacrifices.

2 And, answering, He said to them, "Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they have suffered these things?

3 I tell you, nay; but, unless ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

4 Or those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell and slew them, suppose ye that they were offenders above all the men dwelling in Jerusalem?

5 I tell you, nay; but, unless ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."

6 And He spake this parable: "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none.

7 And he said to the vinedresser, 'Behold, these three years I come, seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none; cut it down; why does it also make the land useless?'

8 But he, answering, says to him, 'Lord, leave it this year also, until I dig about it, and cast in fertilizers.

9 And if, indeed, it bear fruit for the future, well ; but, if not, you shall cut it down.'"