Matthew 12:33

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

You must assume either that both tree and fruit are good, or that both tree and fruit are worthless; since it is by it's fruits that a tree is known.

Cross References

Matthew 23:26

You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.

Luke 3:9

Already, indeed, the axe is lying at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that fails to bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire."

James 3:12

Can a fig tree, my Brothers, bear olives? or a vine bear figs? No, nor can a brackish well give good water.

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, you sinners; and your hearts pure, you vacillating men!