Matthew 7:20

So then, you will recognize them by their fruits.

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In The King James Version

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

In Context

19Every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

21Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven.

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Cross References

Acts 5:38Now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or work is of men, it will be overthrown.

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 →

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