Matthew 7:17
Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit.
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
In Context
16By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?
18A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.
Cross References
Psalms 92:13They are planted in Adonai’s house. 2 They will flourish in our God’s courts. 1
Isaiah 61:3+ 61:3. MP: Fulfilled in the second coming is the establishing of the Messianic Kingdom and giving glory to those who mourned in Zion. (Rev 21:3-4) to provide for those who mourn in Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], 2 to give to them a garland for ashes, 2 the oil of joy for mourning, 2 the garment of tehilah ·praise song· for the spirit of heaviness; 1 that they may be called trees of righteousness, 2 the planting of Adonai, 2 that he may be glorified. 1
Luke 13:6He spoke this parable. “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it, and found none.
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 →