Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?

Three

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Bible References

Three

Romans 2:4
or do you despise the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to a change of mind?

Cut

Luke 3:9
And already also the axe lies at the root of the trees; every tree therefore which bears not good fruit, is cut down and cast into the fire.
Matthew 3:10
and already the axe lies at the root of the trees; every tree, therefore, which bears not good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.
Matthew 7:19
Every tree which bears not good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.
John 15:2
Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit he trims, that it may bear more fruit.

Why

Matthew 3:9
and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for a father; for I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham;

General references

Luke 3:9
And already also the axe lies at the root of the trees; every tree therefore which bears not good fruit, is cut down and cast into the fire.