Luke 13:8

American Standard Version

And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

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Luke 13:8 in other translations

He answered, ‘Lord, leave it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it.

Luke 13:8 · World English Bible

Luke 13:8 in context

  1. 6And he spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none.
  2. 7And he said unto the vinedresser, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why doth it also cumber the ground?
  3. 8And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
  4. 9and if it bear fruit thenceforth, well; but if not, thou shalt cut it down.
  5. 10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath day.