Luke 13:6-9

Luke 13:6-9

[6] also  parable;  A certain  man had  a fig tree  planted  in  his  vineyard;  and  he came  and sought  fruit  thereon,  and  found  none.  [7] Then  said he  unto  the dresser of his vineyard,  Behold,  these three  years  I come  seeking  fruit  on  fig tree,  and  find  none:  it  down;  cumbereth  it  the ground?  [8] And  he answering  said  unto him,  Lord,  it  alone  year  also,  till  I shall dig  about  it,  and  dung  [9] And if  it bear  fruit,  well: and if not,  then after that  it  down. 

What does Luke 13:6-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This parable illustrated the need for repentance, but it also drew attention to God"s grace in allowing time for repentance. This parable should not be confused with the incident in which Jesus cursed a fig tree ( Matthew 21:19; Mark 11:13-14) or the shorter parable He told about a fig tree ( Matthew 24:32).