Matthew 3:10

3:10 Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Matthew 21:8

21:8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

sn Laid at the root. That is, placed and aimed, ready to begin cutting.

tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.