24 This is a third class condition in the Greek text. The conjunction καί (kai, a component of κάν [kan]) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
25 Grk “the coming [season].”
26 The phrase “very well” is supplied in the translation to complete the elided idea, but its absence is telling.
27 This is a first class condition in the Greek text, showing which of the options is assumed.

In other versions

Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”

If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”

Perhaps it will produce fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”

If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.’ ”

And if indeed it produces fruit in the coming year, so much the better, but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”

And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

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