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Luke 13:7 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 13:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 13 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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?”
Luke 13:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 13:7
These three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none—The fig tree represents Israel (or any professing believer), and the three years (τρία ἔτη, tria etē) likely symbolize Jesus' public ministry. The vineyard owner's patience has been exhausted; the unfruitful tree cumbereth the ground (καταργεῖ, katargei—'renders useless,' 'wastes').This parable follows Jesus' call to repentance (13:3, 5) and illustrates God's righteous impatience with fruitless religion. The fig tree wasn't merely neutral—it actively wasted soil and space that could produce fruit. Israel had enjoyed centuri...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 13:7
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“and thrown into the fire.”
“and thrown into the fire.,And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.,,,,,,,,”
“he is thrown out as a branch”
“he takes away. Every branch that bears fruit”
“forbearance”
“'We have Abraham for our father”
“that my wrath may burn hot against them”
“and said thus”
“and it shall bring forth fruit for the three years.”