Matthew 7:16

Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 7:16

BSB

By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

AKJV

You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

CPDV

You shall know them by their fruits. Can grapes be gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?

ERV

By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

NHEB

By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?

SMT

By their fruits shall ye know them. Far from it, do they gather grapes from thorns, or figs from caltrops.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 7:16

YeshallknowG1921Verb themG846 byG575 theirG846 fruitsG3385DomengatherG4816Verb grapesG4718Noun Feminine ofG575 thornsG173Noun Feminine orG2228 figsG4810Noun Neuter ofG575 thistlesG5146Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 7:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 7:16

Summary

Character reveals true nature through actions

Event

Jesus teaches discernment through fruit

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD