Luke 6:43 nasb — "For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit.

NASB

""For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit."

— Luke 6:43, NASB

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Luke 6 — Context

40

"A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.

41

"Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

42

"Or how can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.

43

"For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit.

44

"For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they pick grapes from a briar bush.

45

"The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.

46

"Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?

Luke 6:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:43 say?
Luke 6:43 in the NASB reads: “"For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit.”
Where is Luke 6:43 in the Bible?
Luke 6:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 43.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 6:43.
What translation should I read Luke 6:43 in?
Luke 6:43 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 6:43?
Luke 6:43 reads (NASB): “"For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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