Matthew 7:17

So, too, every sound tree bears good fruit, while a worthless tree bears bad fruit.

Twentieth Century 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

16By the fruit of their lives you will know them. Do people gather grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?

18A sound tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a worthless tree bear good fruit.

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Cross References

Luke 13:6And Jesus told them this parable — “A man, who had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, came to look for fruit on it, but could not find any.

Ephesians 5:9For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity —

Colossians 1:10Then you will live lives worthy of the Master, and so please God in every way. Your lives will be fruitful in every kind of good action, and your characters will grow through a fuller 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 →

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