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Matthew 7:16 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 7:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 7 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ye shall know them by their fruits . Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”
Matthew 7:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 7:16
You recognize trees by fruit, prophets by conduct and teaching effects. Grapes don't grow on thornbushes; figs don't grow on thistles. Similarly, false prophets produce bad fruit—destructive teaching, immoral living, divided churches, damaged disciples. True prophets produce good fruit—holiness, love, truth, unity, maturity.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 7:16
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“For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.”
“my brothers”
“by their fruits you will know them.”
“and despise authority. Daring”
“like the creatures without reason”