Matthew 7:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.

Cross References

Psalm 1:3

They are like trees growing beside a stream, trees that produce fruit in season and always have leaves. Those people succeed in everything they do.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice”, planted by the LORD to honour his name.

Jeremiah 17:8

They will be like trees growing beside a stream— trees with roots that reach down to the water, and with leaves that are always green. They bear fruit every year and are never worried by a lack of rain.

Matthew 7:18

A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit.

Ephesians 5:9

and make your light shine. Be good and honest and truthful,

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honours the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

Jude 1:12

These people are filthy minded, and by their shameful and selfish actions they spoil the meals you eat together. They are like clouds blown along by the wind, but never bringing any rain. They are like leafless trees, uprooted and dead, and unable to produce fruit.