Luk 13:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : The owner says to the gardener, “Cut it down. Why should it use up the soil?” The tree is not only fruitless but also taking space that a good tree could use. In the same way, people who do not do good may harm others by their bad example. God is patient, but if there is no change, judgment will come (Isaiah 5:5–6; John 15:6 ; Isaiah 6:9–10 ). v. 8–9 : The gardener, who represents Jesus, asks for one more year to care for the tree. He promises to dig around it and add fertilizer, hoping it will finally produce fruit. This shows Christ’s mercy and intercession. Jesus gives people extra time and tries different ways to help them repent. He prays for us and encourages ministers to pray and work with people, using both warnings and encouragement. However, this extra time is limited; it is a chance, not a guarantee (Hebrews 6:7; John 15:2 ).

‏ Luke 13:8

v. 8: The owner says to the gardener, “Cut it down. Why should it use up the soil?”The tree is not only fruitless but also taking space that a good tree could use. In the same way, people who do not do good may harm others by their bad example. God is patient, but if there is no change, judgment will come (Isaiah 5:5–6; John 15:6 ^a; Isaiah 6:9–10 ^b).

v. 8–9: The gardener, who represents Jesus, asks for one more year to care for the tree. He promises to dig around it and add fertilizer, hoping it will finally produce fruit. This shows Christ’s mercy and intercession. Jesus gives people extra time and tries different ways to help them repent. He prays for us and encourages ministers to pray and work with people, using both warnings and encouragement. However, this extra time is limited; it is a chance, not a guarantee (Hebrews 6:7; John 15:2 ^c).