Matthew 7:19 nasb — "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

NASB

""Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."

— Matthew 7:19, NASB

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Matthew 7 — Context

16

"You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?

17

"So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.

18

"A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.

19

"Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

20

"So then, you will know them by their fruits.

21

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

22

"Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?'

Matthew 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:19 say?
Matthew 7:19 in the NASB reads: “"Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”
Where is Matthew 7:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 19.
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 7:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:19 in?
Matthew 7:19 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 7:19?
Matthew 7:19 reads (NASB): “"Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” 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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