Matthew 7:17
Even so, every good tree brings forth good fruit; but a bad tree brings forth bad fruit.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
In Context
16You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?
18A good tree cannot bring forth bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bring forth good fruit.
Cross References
Luke 13:6Then he spoke this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit on it, and found none.
Ephesians 5:9(For the fruit of the Spirit consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Colossians 1:10That you might walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please him in all things, being fruitful 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 →