Matthew 7:18

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 7:18

BSB
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
AKJV
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
CPDV
A good tree is not able to produce evil fruit, and an evil tree is not able to produce good fruit.
ERV
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
NHEB
A good tree cannot produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.
SMT
A good tree cannot make evil fruits, nor a rotten tree make good fruits.

Commentary for Matthew 7:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 7:18
Summary
Nature determines character and output
Event
Teaching about moral consistency
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching