12 Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
13 Grk “he”; the referent has been specified in the translation for clarity.
14 The fig tree is a variation on the picture of a vine as representing the nation; see Isa 5:1–7.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none.

NLTNew Living Translation

Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And he told this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and did not find any.

KJV 1900King James Version

He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

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