Matthew 7:17
So every good tree brings forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree brings forth evil fruit.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
In Context
16Ye shall know them from their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?
18A good tree can not bring forth evil fruit, nor a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Cross References
Luke 13:6He spoke also this parable: A certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none.
Ephesians 5:9for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,--
Colossians 1:10that ye may walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, bringing forth fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:16-21
The Sermon on the Mount. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20… Read the whole commentary →