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If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”
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American Standard Version
and if it bear fruit thenceforth, well; but if not, thou shalt cut it down.
Christian Standard Bible
Perhaps it will produce fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”
English Standard Version
Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”
King James Version
And if it bear fruit, well : and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
New American Standard Bible
and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, cut it down.’”
New King James Version
And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.’ ”
New Living Translation
If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.’”
World English Bible
If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, after that, you can cut it down.’”