en_tn/luk/13/09.md

# Connecting Statement:

Jesus finishes telling his parable. This is the end of the story that began in [Luke 12:1](../12/01.md).

# If it bears fruit next year, good

It may be helpful to state what will happen. Alternate translation: "If it has figs on it next year, we can allow it to keep growing" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# cut it down

The servant was making a suggestion; he was not giving a command to the owner. Alternate translation: "Tell me to cut it down" or "I will cut it down"
tN issue 3181 2018-09-13 18:47:10 +00:00			`# Connecting Statement:`

			`Jesus finishes telling his parable. This is the end of the story that began in [Luke 12:1](../12/01.md).`

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			`# cut it down`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`The servant was making a suggestion; he was not giving a command to the owner. Alternate translation: "Tell me to cut it down" or "I will cut it down"`
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