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For each tree is known by its own fruit. For people don`t gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush.
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The Inescapable Test
Commentators agree that this verse presents a fundamental principle: a person's true character is inevitably revealed by their actions, just as a tree is identified by its fruit. Scholars call this the 'final test' of consistency between the inner person (the source) and their outward life (the product). Our words and deeds are the evidence of what is truly in our hearts.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Of thorns men do not gather figs.—The form of the illustration differs slightly from that in Saint Matthew, where the tho…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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. …
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