Matthew 7:18

Updated: June 3, 2025
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A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.
World English Bible (WEB)
A good{G18} tree{G1186} cannot{G3756}{G1410}{(G5736)} bring forth{G4160}{(G5721)} evil{G4190} fruit{G2590}, neither{G3761} can a corrupt{G4550} tree{G1186} bring forth{G4160}{(G5721)} good{G2570} fruit{G2590}.
KJV with Strongs
(18) A good tree can't produce bad fruit nor a bad tree produce good fruit.
The F.O.G
A healthy tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a diseased tree cannot produce good fruit. The inner nature determines the outer results.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
A good tree is not able to yield evil fruits, nor a bad tree to yield good fruits.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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