Luke 13:7
“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?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said he unto the dresser of the vineyard,.... If by the owner of the vineyard is meant God the Father, then by the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The dresser of his vineyard - The man whose duty it was to trim the vines and take care of his vineyard. These three…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Behold these three years - From this circumstance in the parable, it may be reasonably concluded that Jesus had been, at…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 13:6-9
This parable is intended to enforce that word of warning immediately going before, "Except ye repent, ye shall all…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
unto the dresser of his vineyard It seems clear that in the truth which the parable shadows forth, Christ corresponds to…
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