Luke 3:9

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The 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.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Even now the axe also lies at the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doesn’t bring forth good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} now{G2235} also{G2532} the axe{G513} is laid{G2749}{(G5736)} unto{G4314} the root{G4491} of the trees{G1186}: every{G3956} tree{G1186} therefore{G3767} which bringeth{G4160} not{G3361} forth{G4160}{(G5723)} good{G2570} fruit{G2590} is hewn down{G1581}{(G5743)}, and{G2532} cast{G906}{(G5743)} into{G1519} the fire{G4442}.
KJV with Strongs
(9) Now the axe is already laid at the trees root, therefore every tree that doesn't produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
The F.O.G
The ax of God's judgment is already poised at the root of the trees. Every tree that doesn't produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and already also the axe unto the root of the trees is laid, every tree, therefore, not making good fruit is cut down, and to fire it is cast.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Luke 3:9

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