Parable of the barren fig tree

thumb|Jan Luyken etching of the parable, Bowyer Bible The parable of the barren fig tree is a parable of Jesus. It is about a fig tree which does not produce fruit. Quotes about He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 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? And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: and if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. Gospel of Luke 13:6-9 KJV. See also Parable of the budding fig tree External links Category:Parables of Jesus