Luke 3:9

Luke 3:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

9But indeed the axe is already being laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

9Indeed the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

9Even now the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; so every tree that does not produce good fruit is being cut down and thrown into the fire.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

9The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

9The ax is already lying at the roots of the trees. All the trees that don’t produce good fruit will be cut down. They will be thrown into the fire.”

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