Lukas 13:9

13:9 Then if ¹  it bears fruit next year, ²  very well, ³  but if ⁴  not, you can cut it down.’”

Lukas 21:30

21:30 When they sprout leaves, you see ⁵  for yourselves and know that summer is now near.

[13:9]  ¹ tn 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.

[13:9]  ² tn Grk “the coming [season].”

[13:9]  ³ tn The phrase “very well” is supplied in the translation to complete the elided idea, but its absence is telling.

[13:9]  ⁴ tn This is a first class condition in the Greek text, showing which of the options is assumed.

[21:30]  ⁵ tn Grk “seeing for yourselves, you know.” The participle βλέποντες (bleponte") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.