Bible Verses About "What Is the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree"
Jesus told of a fig tree given one more year to bear fruit before being cut down—illustrating God's patience and the urgency of repentance.
Jesus told of a fig tree given one more year to bear fruit before being cut down—illustrating God's patience and the urgency of repentance.
"And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down." — Luke 13:8-9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down."
"Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit."
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