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Berean Standard Bible

“If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.’””

Luke 13:9

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Jesus tells the parable of a fig tree planted in a vineyard that has produced no fruit for three years.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.’”

World English Bible (WEB)

If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, after that, you can cut it down.’”

King James Version (KJV)

And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and if it bear fruit thenceforth, [well]; but if not, thou shalt cut it down.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And if, after that, it has fruit, it is well; if not, let it be cut down.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if indeed it may bear fruit --; and if not so, thereafter you shall cut it off.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y si hiciere fruto, bien; y si no, la cortarás después.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Tal vez así dé fruto. Y si no da, córtela”».

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