Luke 3:9

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 3:9

BSB
The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire."
AKJV
And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: every tree therefore which brings not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
CPDV
For even now the axe has been placed at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that does not produce good fruit shall be cut down and cast into the fire."
ERV
And even now is the axe also laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
NHEB
Even now the axe also lies at the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bring forth good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire."
SMT
And also the axe is already laid at the root of the trees: therefore every tree not making good fruit is cut down, and cast into fire.

Commentary for Luke 3:9

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Overview of Luke 3:9
Summary
Unproductive entities face removal and destruction
Place
Jordan River region
Event
Warning about judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Judgment