Matthew 3:10

New American Bible - revised edition

Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:7

One wishing to touch them must be armed with iron or the shaft of a spear. They must be utterly consumed by fire. David’s Warriors.

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; Its leaves never wither; whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 140:10

Those who surround me raise their heads; may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them.

Psalm 92:12

My eyes look with glee on my wicked enemies; my ears shall hear what happens to my wicked foes.

Isaiah 27:11

When its boughs wither, they shall be broken off; and women shall come to kindle fires with them. For this is not an understanding people; therefore their maker shall not spare them; their creator shall not be gracious to them.

Isaiah 61:3

to place on those who mourn in Zion a diadem instead of ashes, To give them oil of gladness instead of mourning, a glorious mantle instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of justice, the planting of the Lord to show his glory.

Jeremiah 17:8

They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still produces fruit.

Daniel 4:14

By decree of the watchers is this proclamation, by order of the holy ones, this sentence; That all who live may know that the Most High is sovereign over human kingship, Giving it to whom he wills, and setting it over the lowliest of mortals.’

Matthew 21:19

Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went over to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. And he said to it, “May no fruit ever come from you again.” And immediately the fig tree withered.

Matthew 7:19

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

Luke 23:31

for if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?”

Luke 3:9

Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

John 15:2

He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.

John 15:6

Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned.

Hebrews 12:25

See that you do not reject the one who speaks. For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much more in our case if we turn away from the one who warns from heaven.

Hebrews 6:8

But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is rejected; it will soon be cursed and finally burned.