Matthew 7:19
Every tree that doesn't produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
In Context
18A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit.
20So you'll recognize them by their fruits.
Cross References
Isaiah 27:11Their dry branches are broken off and used by women to make fires. This is a people that doesn't have any sense, so their Maker won't feel sorry for them, and their Creator won't help them.
Matthew 3:10In fact the ax is ready to chop down the trees. Every tree that doesn't produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.
Luke 3:9The ax is set to begin chopping at the base of the trees. Any tree that doesn't produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.”
John 15:2He cuts off every one of my branches that doesn't bear fruit. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so it can bear even more.
Jude 1:12These people spoil your fellowship meals, for they are selfish shepherds that don't have the slightest sense of shame—they only take care of themselves. They're clouds blown along by the wind that bring no rain. They're bare trees without fruit—twice dead, pulled out by the roots.
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 →