Verse Comparison: Luke 13:9
American Standard Version
and if it bear fruit thenceforth, `well'; but if not, thou shalt cut it down.
Amplified® Bible
Then perhaps it will bear fruit after this; but if not, you can cut it down {and} out.
Contemporary English Version
Maybe it will have figs on it next year. If it doesn't, you can have it cut down."
Darby English Version
and if it shall bear fruit -- but if not, after that thou shalt cut it down.
Good News Bible
Then if the tree bears figs next year, so much the better; if not, then you can have it cut down.' "
International Standard Version
Maybe next year it'll bear fruit. If not, then 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 King James Version
And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.’”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, cut it down.'"
Young's Literal Translation
and if indeed it may bear fruit --; and if not so, thereafter thou shalt cut it off.'