Is known (γινωσκετα). The fruit of each tree reveals its actual character. It is the final test. This sentence is not in Mt 7:17-2…

See Barnes on Matthew 7:16; See Barnes on Matthew 7:17; See Barnes on Matthew 7:18.

Matthew 12:33 "grapes" or, "a grape…

Of thorns men do not gather figs.—The form of the illustration differs slightly from that in Saint Matthew, where the tho…

The Venerable Bede: Our Lord continues the words He had begun against the hypocrites, saying, For a good tree brings not fo…

The thought of v.40 continues—like teacher, like student; like tree, like fruit. Throughout the preceding section and this one, the idea is that of…

For every tree is known by its own fruit
Good and bad preachers are known by their doctrines, the one being agreeabl…

Christ often used all these sayings; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others, for we need allowance ourselves. …