Luke 13:6-9
“He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? 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.”

What does Luke 13:6-9 mean?
In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 13, verses 6-9, we read the parable of the barren fig tree as follows: "He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his…
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In Luke 13:6-9, we encounter a poignant parable that speaks volumes about divine patience, grace, and the expectation of fruitfulness in our lives. The King James Version captures this interaction beautifully, stating: "He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree…
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Heavenly Father, In the sacred stillness of this moment, I come before You, mindful of the depth of Your wisdom and grace. I bring my heart to You, echoing the truth found in Luke 13:6-9, where Your Son spoke of a fig tree planted in a vineyard—seeking fruit yet finding none. O…
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