You shall know them — As before, in Matthew 7:16, the word implies knowledge that is full, clear, and decisive—such as th…

And many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find i…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: The Lord had previously commanded His Apostles not to perform their alms, prayers, and fastings befo…

From a distance the little black berries on the buckthorn could be mistaken for grapes, and the flowers on certain thistles might deceive one into …

Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them .
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Nothing prevents people so much from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines…

He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profe ion as prophets.