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A Tree and Its Fruit

Matthew 7:20

In 9 translations

BSB
So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
KJV
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
WEB
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
ASV
Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
LSV
therefore from their fruits you will know them.
YLT
therefore from their fruits ye shall know them.
DBY
By their fruits then surely ye shall know them.
DRC
Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them.
GNV
Therefore by their fruites ye shall knowe them.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Word order: Westcott–Hort place ἄρα elsewhere in this verse.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἄρα γε ἀπὸ τῶν καρπῶν αὐτῶν ἐπιγνώσεσθε αὐτούς.
RP2018
Ἄρα γε ἀπὸ τῶν καρπῶν αὐτῶν ἐπιγνώσεσθε αὐτούς.
TR-Boyd
Ἄρα γε ἀπὸ τῶν καρπῶν αὐτῶν ἐπιγνώσεσθε αὐτούς.
SCR1894
αραγε απο των καρπων αυτων επιγνωσεσθε αυτους

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Matthew 7:16By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
  • Acts 5:38So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

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