Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 7:16
Ye shall know them by their fruits. This common figure is
wonderfully expressive. Not leaves (professions), or appearance, are
the proper tests of the life that is in the tree, but the fruit it
bears. We are to test men and every institution by this principle.
Grapes of thorns. Two of the most highly valued fruits of
Palestine are grapes and figs. Nothing is more common than thorns and
thistles. Geike says that it is the land of thorns and thorny plants.
Good fruit cannot be expected on such evil stocks.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 7:16
Luke 6:17-19
Luke 6:43-45
Romans 8:16
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