Luke 13:8

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 13:8

BSB

Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it.

AKJV

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

CPDV

But in response, he said to him: 'Lord, let it be for this year also, during which time I will dig around it and add fertilizer.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And he having answered says to him, Lord, let it go also this year, till I shall dig round it, and cast dung:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 13:8

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Commentary for Luke 13:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 13:8

Summary

Caretaker requests additional time and cultivation for recovery

Place

Vineyard

Event

Caretaker pleads for delay

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD