Matthew 7:16 cpdv — You shall know them by their fruits. Can grapes be gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You shall know them by their fruits. Can grapes be gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? "

— Matthew 7:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 7 — Context

13

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, which leads to perdition, and many there are who enter through it.

14

How narrow is the gate, and how straight is the way, which leads to life, and few there are who find it!

15

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

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You shall know them by their fruits. Can grapes be gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?

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So then, every good tree produces good fruit, and the evil tree produces evil fruit.

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A good tree is not able to produce evil fruit, and an evil tree is not able to produce good fruit.

19

Every tree which does not produce good fruit shall be cut down and cast into the fire.

Matthew 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:16 say?
Matthew 7:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You shall know them by their fruits. Can grapes be gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? ”
Where is Matthew 7:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 7:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:16 in?
Matthew 7:16 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 Matthew 7:16?
Matthew 7:16 reads (CPDV): “You shall know them by their fruits. Can grapes be gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? ” 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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