Matthew 7:20
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.
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
- KJV
- Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
- WEB
- Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
- ASV
- Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
- DARBY
- By their fruits then surely ye shall know them.
- BLB
- Therefore from their fruits you⁺ will recognize them.
- ÅB
- Derfor skal dere kjenne dem på hva slags frukt de bærer.
- OTB
- Derfor skal dere kjenne dem på fruktene.
- B1930
- Derfor skal I kjenne dem av deres frukter.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 7:16
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
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