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By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?
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The Ultimate Test
Jesus provides a clear, practical test to identify false teachers: examine their "fruits." Commentators agree this isn't about outward appearances like eloquence or charisma, but about the tangible results of their life and ministry. Just as a tree is known by the fruit it produces, a teacher's true nature is revealed by their observable outcomes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You shall know them by their fruits. He gives the proper test of their character. People do not judge a tree by its leaves, bark, or flowe…
By their fruits ye shall know them (απο των καρπων αυτων επιγνωσεσθε). From their fruits you will recognize them." The verb "know …
19th Century
Anglican
You will know them by their fruits—The question, "What are the fruits?" is not directly answered. Those who attach most i…
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Baptist
You shall know them by their fruits.
They are sure to come out in their actions. If you do not have the knowledge of theology, and t…
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
From their fruits you shall know them. If this mark of distinction had not been added, we might have questioned the authority of all teach…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall know them by their fruits
By "fruits" are meant, not so much their external works in life and conversati…
Nothing prevents people so much from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines…
13th Century
Catholic
He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profession as prophets.
But one …
