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

The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
- Berean Standard Bible 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

For now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doth not yield good fruit, shall be cut down, and cast into the fire.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And even now is the axe laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
- English Revised Version

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

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.