Matthew 7:16

16 "You will 1know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?

Matthew 7:16 In-Context

14 "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?
17 "So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.
18 "A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Matthew 7:20; Matthew 12:33; Luke 6:44; James 3:12

Footnotes 2

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