⁹ Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.”

⁹ If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.’”

¹⁹ So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire.

⁷ Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve waited three years, and there hasn’t been a single fig! Cut it down. It’s just taking up space in the garden.’

¹⁰ Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.

⁶ Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned.

²⁹ For our God is a devouring fire.

²⁸ For anyone who refused to obey the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.