Luke:13:6-9
tcent@Luke:13:6 @ He told this parable: »A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.
tcent@Luke:13:7 @ So he said to the keeper of his vineyard, Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?
tcent@Luke:13:8 @ And he answered him, Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it.
tcent@Luke:13:9 @ And if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, you can cut it down.«