Luke 8:13 Context. Like the three parables of the lost sheep, coin and sons in Luke 15, Luke 13:1-9 combines two questions related to repentance with a parable which illustrates in more detail the theme of repentance. Naz., κόπρια περιβαλεῖν. John Piper Jun 4, 1989 75 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. Audio & Video Commentaries. God, by the man who owned the vineyard. 5. Sin is the poison which is death to the soul; the Cross of Christ is the certain cure. From hence learn, that a people's continued unfruitfulness under the means of grace, does in time take off the prayers and intercessions of the ministers of God for them, and provokes God to bring his judgments unavoidably and irrevocably upon them: After that thou shalt cut it down. They mean, as applicable to the vineyard, that the owner had been "a long time" expecting fruit on the tree. Encyclopedias / Dictionaries. Hebrew / Greek Grammars. And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Those who expect to gather good crops of well-flavored figs are particularly attentive to their culture - not only plow and dig about them frequently, and manure them plentifully, but they carefully gather out the stones from the orchards, contrary to their general slovenly habits.". g.]— τοῦτο τὸ ἔτος, this year) the third, year, on which Jesus most especially visited them (in mercy), ch. His waiting denotes the delay of vengeance, to give them an opportunity of repentance. Which, if understood of God the Father, may intend the intercession of Christ with him, who not only intercedes for his elect, for those that are unconverted, that they may be converted; and for converted ones, for the carrying on of the work of sanctification; for fresh discoveries of pardoning grace; for consolation and support under trouble; for their final perseverance, and eternal glorification: but also for his enemies, for profane sinners, and for formal professors; for the sake of his own people among them, and for their preservation, and for the averting of divine judgments from them, at least as yet: and so the Jewish nation was spared for some time after this, though now deserving of immediate destruction. Christ cures a woman who had been afflicted eighteen years, Luke 13:10-13. Homely as the imagery is, it suggests fertilising and gracious influences not less vividly than the dew or rain from heaven, and points, perhaps, specifically to such as are working on us in our earthly surroundings, as contrasted with the directly supernatural action of God’s grace. And by these phrases may be signified the various means Christ made use of by his own ministry, and by the ministry of his apostles, to make the Jews a fruitful people; and rather the means Christ's ministers make use of, as did the apostles with the Jews, to reach the cases of barren professors; as by "digging", striking at, and exposing some secret sin or sins, which are the root and source of their barrenness; showing them, that they have no root in Christ, nor the root of the matter in them; and declaring to them the insufficiency of a mere profession of religion to save them: and "dunging", which as it supposes want of heat, or coldness, which is the cause of barrenness, and signifies, that such professors are without spiritual life, and without spiritual heat, or real warmth of love to Christ, his truths, ordinances, and people, and discharge their duty in a cold and lifeless manner; so it may design the means they make use of to warm and fire them with zeal for God, and true religion; by preaching the soul quickening doctrines of the Gospel, and by laying before them the agreeableness of a becoming zeal, and the disagreeableness of a lukewarm spirit and disposition, an indolence and unconcern for the glory of God, and interest of Christ. There are many enemies of the soul hidden as it were in the dark, but nevertheless striving to lead us into unclean paths, far, far away from all that is holy. Why cumbereth it the ground? [It follows from this parable, that three Passovers in all elapsed between the baptism and resurrection of Christ.—Harm., p. It is important to observe that vv. Lk 4:15,16,44; Luke 13 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries; Luke 13:10-17 Religion Versus Reality - … ]— κόπρια) Greg. If you own it, you probably will try to think of a way of getting someone else to purchase it, or even to take it off your hands. Topical Indexes. III. Thus from beneath and from around and from above is the sinner beset with mercies to save his soul from death. 2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? Till I shall dig (εως οτου σκαπσω — heōs hotou skapsō). Dr. Thomson ("The Land and the Book," vol. The warning is then of judgment to come because they are fruitless. (b) Some of us may have to feel the darkness that falls upon the heart when one we love is taken away from earth, and the bitterness of bereavement cannot be sweetened by human power. (c) And some may themselves have to hear the call, to lie down and die, and feel the darkness that hangs around the hour of death. For three successive years he had been disappointed. If the people still fail to respond to His teaching then only judgment awaits them, and He wants them to know that God is in full agreement with Him on the matter. Repent or Perish. Luke 13:8-9 New American Standard Bible (NASB). Whether it is Satan and the demonic realm or the religious leaders or even at times, His own followers His ministry has been opposed. If not, after that thou shalt cut it down. A brief respite is asked for, and whatever intercessor may be here represented, there is never any certainty of more than a brief one. The verb tense in Luke 13:3 (unless you repent) described a continuing repentance. He will turn over the soil around it and feed it with manure, Then if it produces fruit all will be satisfied, and if it does not then it can be cut down. If not, then cut it down.’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out. At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. The dresser was perhaps intended to denote the Saviour and the other messengers of God, pleading that God would spare the Jews, and save them from their enemies that stood ready to destroy them, as soon as God should permit. He was on His way out of Perea, east of Jordan, and in Herod's dominions, "journeying towards Jerusalem" ( Luke 13:22). & Bartenora in ib. Observe, 2. Let us resolve, as we stretch forth our hands into the hidden future, let us resolve to bring forth more holy fruit than we … Here is a supposition of future fruitfulness; If it bear fruit, well; that is, it will be well for the Master of the vineyard; herein is he glorified, when his fig trees bear much fruit: well for the dresser of the vineyard; it rejoices the ministers of God to see their people bring forth fruit unto God: well for the vineyard, and the rest of the trees that are in it: but more especially well for the tree itself, thereby avoiding the punishment of barrenness, and procuring the reward of fruitfulness; thus, If it bear fruit, well. Luke 13:8-9 View Full Chapter. 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Luke 13:8. The remark of the dresser that he might "then" cut it down, denotes the acquiescence of all in the belief that such a judgment would be just. But remember, God shows us how to do it. upon which their commentators say (l), that they carry dung into their gardens to moisten the earth, and dig about the roots of the trees, and lay them bare, and cover them again, and prune them, and smoke them to kill the worms. By taking up the juices of the earth, this useless tree rendered the ground sterile, and prevented the growth of the neighboring vines. κ., dig holes about the root, and cast in manure, as is done (Trench in loc.) And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall 2 He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. If they cannot absolutely prevent judgment coming upon an unfruitful people, yet they endeavor to respite it, and delay its coming all they can. Luke 13:8. , one year more; he has not courage to propose a longer time to an impatient owner.— (neuter plural from adjective ), dung stuffs. First aorist active subjunctive like βαλω — balō (second aorist active subjunctive of βαλλω — ballō), both common verbs. — Christ, as Intercessor, loath to see it cut down so long as there was any hope (see Luke 13:34). Dig about it, and dung it. God will yield somewhat to prayer, when he is bitterly bent against a people or person. dig, &c.—loosen the earth about it and enrich it with manure; pointing to changes of method in the divine treatment of the impenitent, in order to freshen spiritual culture. Take additional pains with it, using the means adapted to further fruitfulness. let it alone this year also; have patience one year more, or a little while longer. — loosen the earth about it and enrich it with manure; pointing to changes of method in the divine treatment of the impenitent, in order to freshen spiritual culture. 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But rather, the intercession of the ministers of Christ, and other good men, may be here meant; who, as Abraham interceded for Sodom, and Moses and Aaron for Israel, so do they for a sinful nation, a barren and unfruitful church and people, and particular persons, that they may be spared, at least a little longer, as here: let it alone this year also; have patience one year more, or a little while longer. And he answered and said to him, ‘Let it alone, sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Let us resolve, as we stretch forth our hands into the hidden future, let us resolve to bring forth more holy fruit than we have done in the years now for ever gone. The coming of the owner for fruit, the desire of God that they should produce good works. 13 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. Harmony of the Gospels. A double supposition here made by the vine-dresser: First, of future fruitfulness; If it bear fruit, well. Luke 13:31-35. Be Imitators of Christ During COVID-19 Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8. Charts and Outlines. II. 14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. 8 “ ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. Luke 13.1-9 Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-9 Luke tells us in verse 1 that there were some in the crowd who began reporting a current news event. One’s perspective makes all the difference in the world. ((l) Jarchi, Maimon. “And he answering says to him, “Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and feed it with manure, and if it bear fruit from then on, well, and if not, you shall cut it down.”. This version includes a study guide with questions and answers. #Psa 80:8|. Luke 13:8 The owner's waiting signifies the delay of vengeance, to give Israel an opportunity to repent. Till I shall dig, &c.] Donec eam ablaqueavero et stercoravero. The Ethiopic version renders it, "until the winter", that being a time for digging about, and dunging of trees, as follows. (Beza.) —Hollow the earth around the root of the tree, and then pour in the manure, keeping the soil loose and mellow to catch the nourishing dews and rains that a cherishing heaven may send. Secondly, of future incorrigibleness; If not, after that thou shalt cut it down. No worth or worthiness in the sinner preserves him. The parable of the mustard seed, Luke 13:18, Luke 13:19; of the leaven, Luke 13:20-21. No worth or worthiness in the sinner preserves him. κόπριον. (k) Sheviith, c. 2. sect. dig, etc. - The word "cumber" here means to render "barren" or "sterile." MESSAGE TO HEROD. They dig about the Luke 19:42; Luke 19:44; and perfected the work of redemption, and sent His apostles: Acts 2. 6-29. As in the natural world there is no poison without an antidote, so in the spiritual world there is a God-sent antidote for the poison of sin (see Illustration). And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung, Perhaps it will bear fruit; but if not, thou mayest afterward cut it down. Lord, let it alone this year also, until I shall dig about it, and dung it - loosen the earth about it and enrich it with manure: pointing to changes of method in the divine treatment of the impenitent, in order to fresh spiritual culture. dig about it, and dung it: [I will dig about it, and dung it.] How very few of us ever stop to think of the great mercy and long-suffering of our God, Who spares our lives from day to day and year to year. It was not merely "useless," but was doing mischief, which may be said of all sinners and all hypocritical professors of religion. dung it = put manure. He lives upon sufferance, and dies when the pleading voice becomes silent. They dung it and dig it &c. The And he said, Let it alone this year also — Here we have the vine-dresser’s intercession for the barren fig-tree. Commentary on Luke 13:6-9 (Read Luke 13:6-9) This parable of the barren fig-tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before: the barren tree, except it brings forth fruit, will be cut down. 7. (1) ‘I have read somewhere that in the West Indies there is a tree which bears beautiful golden apples; they are enticing beyond measure to look at, but to eat they are deadly poison. roots of their trees, they pluck up the suckers, they take off the leaves, they sprinkle The Ethiopic version renders it, "until the winter", that being a time for digging about, and dunging of trees, as follows. The barrenness of the tree, the wickedness of the people. Thus from beneath and from around and from above is the sinner beset with mercies to save his soul from death. 13:6-9 This parable of the barren fig-tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before: the barren tree, except it brings forth fruit, will be cut down. Lk 12:54 He also said to the crowds, "When you… She had gotten used to looking at people out of the corner of her eye, by looking up and sideways. The vinedresser then suggested that the fig tree be given one more chance to prove itself. I want the sick and the dead ones. Answer: Jesus told the Parable of the Fig Tree—Luke 13:6-9—immediately after reminding His listeners of a tower over the pool of Siloam (John 9:7) which unexpectedly fell and killed eighteen people. Mark 13:8 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Mark 13:8, NIV: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. 1-5. Lord, let it alone this year] Happy that people that have praying vinedressers to intercede for them! 8. The owner is probably God the Judge of all the world. Timelines. John Piper Jun 5, 1988 279 Shares Sermon. It is always true that the intercessor is also the laborer. The words clearly indicate that He considers that the people have been given every opportunity, and are now being given their last opportunity. The condition upon which the vine-dresser's petition is grounded, Till I shall dig about it, and dung it; phrases which intimate unto us the nature and quality of the ministerial work and service, signifying it to be a very difficult and laborious service. The parable of the barren fig tree, vv. After eighteen years, she could hardly remember any other way of seeing the world. This parable in the first place refers to the nation and people of the Jews. —It is the voice of the intercessor. Text Commentaries. оставь ее и на этот год Здесь показывается как заступничество Христа, так и чрезвычайное терпение и милосердие Отца. Gloss is; "They lay dung in their gardens to moisten the earth. Greek. kopria. There is another version of this study guide that includes questions and no answers. Thus Christ the great Intercessor interceded for the Jewish Church and people, and thus, as he ever liveth, he continues to … Small Beginnings, Much Discouragement till I shall dig about it, and dung it; these same phrases are used in the "Misna" (k), , "they dung and dig" in gardens of cucumbers, and gourds, until the beginning of the year:''. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. The new light.—And He Who has the power to cleanse us from the sins of the past is the same Holy Friend Who gives the light to walk by in the present and in the future. to orange-trees in the south of Italy: and to hops in England. This is an in-depth study of the book of Luke based on the Concordia Commentary. The ruler of the synagogue is incensed and is reproved by our Lord, Luke 13:14-17. ‘Christ shall give thee light.’ And we know full well by experience how sorely we shall need this light as the days and hours fly by. Scripture: Luke 13:10–17. The call to arise.—The stirring summons and the beautiful promise of St. Paul to the Ephesians should be ringing in our ears and touching our hearts: ‘Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.’ Sins and shortcomings of all kinds, especially those which through the power of the flesh would kill the spirit, must be left dead in the darkness of the past as we arise and come towards the light. A more special interpretation is not necessary. i. Jesus’ warning that they must repent or perish had an immediate, chilling fulfillment. Internet Verse Search Commentaries Word Analysis ITL - draft. On this particular Sabbath, there was a special excitement at the synagogue, where she regularly went to worship. Luke, probably more than any other Gospel writer, seeks to show us that very thing. Maps / Images. Observe here, 1. Luke 13:8 And he answering said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: ... Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. If they will not be made straight then they will perish. The digging was for the purpose of casting in the manure near the roots. 13. Luke 13:8. ἀποκριθεὶς, having answered) By reason of His tender affection for the tree, inasmuch as being the object of His care as its dresser.— ἄφες, let it alone) This is akin to an argument drawn from its costing no great trouble or expense, [To such a degree are even they benefited by the intercession of Christ, who if left to themselves would have long since perished.—V. This parable is to be taken in connection with what goes before, and with our Saviour's calling the Jewish nation to repentance. (a) Some of us may have to feel bitterly the darkness that enshrouds the soul when it is wounded and bruised by an unexpected fall. There is that one great adversary, the devil: and it is only by the power of the light which Christ gives that we can detect his many devices to destroy our peace (see Illustration). Ministers must try their utmost to fulfil their ministry that they have received of the Lord, Colossians 4:17. Commentary on Luke 13:10-17 View Bible Text . σκ. , that they carry dung into their gardens to moisten the earth, and dig about the roots of the trees, and lay them bare, and cover them again, and prune them, and smoke them to kill the worms. The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree … 7 So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Luke 13:8 How very few of us ever stop to think of the great mercy and long-suffering of our God, Who spares our lives from day to day and year to year. It will be noted that parables of fruitfulness occur both sides of the story of the woman who was made straight, stressing that that story is to be seen as more than just a miracle story, but as an indication of God’s purpose for His own, a making fruitful of His elect. The son of a farmer looks at cow manure as something which he must endlessly shovel out of the barn—a pain in th… καὶ βάλ. Observe, 3. Therefore cut it down! 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. This year also. Sing. Knowing that the vineyard's owner had every reason to be disappointed with the barren tree, the keeper intercedes for the tree's life, asking for another year. It was spoken to illustrate the dealings of God with them, and their own wickedness under all his kindness, and we may understand the different parts of the parable as designed to represent: 1. he answering, etc. 8. I. Occasionally, people get confused about this parable. The parable is based on the same idea as lies behind John’s words in Luke 3:9. Only here, and Luke 14:35. Luke 13:8, ESV: "And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure." 13:8 And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it 1: Luke 13:8,9 Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it. 13:6 A man had a fig tree - Either we may understand God the Father by him that had the vineyard , and Christ by him that kept it: or Christ himself is he that hath it, and his ministers they that keep it. (See Luke 13:34). The fig tree represents God’s supposed people who should be fruitful. Jesus, Women, and Men. BLB Institute Forerunner Commentary Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: No entry exists in Adam Clarke for Luke 13:8. Why should it use up the soil?’ 8 ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. The vine-dresser's petition and request, Lord, let it alone this year also. He lives upon sufferance, and dies when the pleading voice becomes silent. This points out unto us the office and duty of the ministers of God, who are laborers in his vineyard, to be intercessors with God, for sparing a barren and unfruitful people. He dared not move a limb, for even when the leaves were stirred by the passing breeze he heard the hoarse growl of his fearful enemy. When the natives used to go to war they would dip their arrows into the juice that their foes might meet with certain death. When the day dawned the tiger stalked away to a distant thicket, and the stiff and weary watcher felt that he was safe.” Thus it is with the beleagured soul; it is only in the light given by the Sun of Righteousness that our enemies can be put to flight.’. upon which their commentators sayF12Jarchi, Maimon. Digging is a painful work, and a spending work: and such is our ministerial work, if followed as it ought to be. Jun 4, 1989. Luke 13:5 (unless you repent) described a once and for all repentance. 403. 2. , מזבלין ומעדרין, "they dung and dig" in gardens of cucumbers, and gourds, until the beginning of the year:'. 8 And he answered and said to him, ‘Let it alone, sir, for this year too, until I dig around it and put in fertilizer; 9 and if … Lord, spare them a little longer, Let alone this year also. 31. and depart hence--and "go forward," push on. Luke 13:8 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Luke 13:8, NIV: "'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it." & Bartenora in ib. If they remain fruitless they will perish. (MacArthur NT Commentary - Luke) Luke 13:10 And He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. Thou may cut it down, nobody will go about to hinder thee. To most of you, a car that is “sick” or “dead” has no appeal. Bible Commentaries. The vinedresser’s suggestion indicates that this is their last chance. I know thousands will say that, even when we have manfully resolved to let all that is unworthy die, it is not easy; nay, it is very hard. 30 Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last.” Follow Desiring … Introductions to the Bible. Sermon Luke 13:6-9 Another Year of Grace Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Luke 13:6-9 Another Year of Grace By Pastor Vince Gerhardy Another year has almost gone and we are on the 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Luke also… KJV Luke 13:10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. The vinedresser is probably intended to be Jesus Who was here to nourish Israel and was giving them one last chance. ., dig holes about the root, and cast in manure. And by these phrases may be signified the various means Christ made use of by his own ministry, and by the ministry of his apostles, to make the Jews a fruitful people; and rather the means Christ's ministers make use of, as did the apostles with the Jews, to reach the cases of barren professors; as by "digging", striking at, and exposing some secret sin or sins, which are the root and source of their barrenness; showing them, that they have no root in Christ, nor the root of the matter in them; and declaring to them the insufficiency of a mere profession of religion to save them: and "dunging", which as it supposes want of heat, or coldness, which is the cause of barrenness, and signifies, that such professors are without spiritual life, and without spiritual heat, or real warmth of love to Christ, his truths, ordinances, and people, and discharge their duty in a cold and lifeless manner; so it may design the means they make use of to warm and fire them with zeal for God, and true religion; by preaching the soul quickening doctrines of the Gospel, and by laying before them the agreeableness of a becoming zeal, and the disagreeableness of a lukewarm spirit and disposition, an indolence and unconcern for the glory of God, and interest of Christ. 279 Shares Sermon has no appeal sabbath, there was a special excitement at the synagogue where! 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