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

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

— Matthew 7:19, NET Bible

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Matthew 7 — Context

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You will recognize them by their fruit. Grapes are not gathered from thorns or figs from thistles, are they?

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In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.

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A good tree is not able to bear bad fruit, nor a bad tree to bear good fruit.

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

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So then, you will recognize them by their fruit.

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Judgment of Pretenders“Not everyone who says to me,‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of heaven– only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.

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On that day, many will say to me,‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many powerful deeds in your name?’

Matthew 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:19 say?
Matthew 7:19 in the NET Bible 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 (NET): “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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