And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

And he answering said unto him. This represents Christ as Intercessor, loath to see it cut down so long as there was any hope. (See ). Lord, let it alone this year also, until I shall dig about it, and dung it - loosen the earth about it and enrich it with manure: pointing to changes of method in the divine treatment of the impenitent, in order to fresh spiritual culture.

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