And it came about, after a short time, that he went through town and country giving the good news of the kingdom of God, and with him were the twelve,

And even now the axe is put to the root of the trees; and every tree which does not have good fruit will be cut down and put into the fire.

And he said to them, There is much grain ready to be cut, but not enough workers: so make prayer to the Lord of the grain-fields that he will send workers to get in the grain.

The lord of that servant will come at a time when he is not looking for him, and at an hour when he is not ready for him, and he will have him cut in two and will give him his part in the fate of those who have no faith;

And he said to the gardener, See, for three years I have been looking for fruit from this tree, and I have not had any: let it be cut down; why is it taking up space?

And if, after that, it has fruit, it is well; if not, let it be cut down.