Matthew 3:10

And now also the axe is layd vnto the root of the trees: Therefore euery tree which bringeth not foorth good fruite, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"The axe is already laid at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And even now the axe lieth at the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And even now the axe is put to the root of the trees; every tree then which does not give good fruit is cut down, and put into the fire.
- Basic English Bible

And already the axe is applied to the root of the trees; every tree therefore not producing good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.
- Darby Bible

And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
- Webster's Bible

And already the axe is lying at the root of the trees, so that every tree which does not produce good fruit will quickly be hewn down and thrown into the fire.
- Weymouth Bible

Even now the axe lies at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that doesn't bring forth good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.
- World English Bible

And now the ax is put to the roote of the tree; therfore euery tree that makith not good fruyt, shal be kit doun, and shal be cast in to the fier.
- Wycliffe Bible

and now also, the axe unto the root of the trees is laid, every tree therefore not bearing good fruit is hewn down, and to fire is cast.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 3:10

3:10 But the axe also already lieth - That is, there is no room for such idle pretences. Speedy execution is determined against all that do not repent. The comparison seems to be taken from a woodman that has laid down his axe to put off his coat, and then immediately goes to work to cut down the tree. This refers to the wrath to come in verse 7, #Mt 3:7|. Is hewn down - Instantly, without farther delay.