Matthew 7:20

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.”

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BSBPD

“So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“therefore from their fruits ye shall know them.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 7:20 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 7:16By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
  2. Acts 5:38So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

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