Matthew 7:15-16

A Tree and Its Fruit

15 "Beware of the ¹false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ²ravenous wolves.

16 "You will ³know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?

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Cross References 3

1. Matthew 24:11, 24; Mark 13:22; Luke 6:26; Acts 13:6; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 4:1; Revelation 16:13; Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:10
2. Ezekiel 22:27; John 10:12; Acts 20:29
3. Matthew 7:20; Matthew 12:33; Luke 6:44; James 3:12

Footnotes 2

[a]. Or "recognize"
[b]. Lit "They do not gather"

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