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Matthew 7:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 7:17

Verse 17 of 29

Scripture focus

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Matthew 7:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 7:17

Theological / Devotional

So every good tree. Compare ch. 12:33, 34.

Good fruit. That is, fruit that has a good appearance, a good flavor, and that tastes good. It is attractive in every way. The “fruit of the Spirit” is given in Gal. 5:22, 23.

Corrupt. Gr. sapros, “rotten,” “decaying.” The same word is translated “bad” in ch. 13:48.

Evil fruit. The works of the flesh are listed in Gal. 5:19-21. Compare the “wild grapes” of Isaiah’s parable of the Lord’s vineyard (Isa. 5:1-7), and the figs, so bad that they could not be eaten, of Jer. 24:2, 8.

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