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And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can 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 International Version
If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then 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.’”