Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 3:9 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Luke 3:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 3 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 3:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 3:9
John's warning 'now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees' emphasizes judgment's immediacy and thoroughness. The present tense 'is laid' indicates current, not future threat—judgment is poised to fall. The 'root' (not just branches) suggests complete destruction, not mere pruning. The agricultural metaphor—'every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire'—teaches that profession without fruit results in destruction. This anticipates Jesus's parables about fruit-bearing (Luke 13:6-9; John 15:1-6) and final judgment. The imagery emphasizes that mere ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 3:9
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“and thrown into the fire.”
“he is thrown out as a branch”
“fine; but if not”
“the Lord”
“'Behold”
“what is the vine tree more than any tree”
“and said thus”
“with those who are slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude”
“and saying”