Matthew 7:17 - Scripture Study Tools and Resources

Matthew 7:17

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth ^agood ^bfruit; but a ^ccorrupt tree bringeth forth ^devil fruit.

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a The Greek wording carries the meaning of beautiful, precious fruit without blemish

b Matt. 12:33

33 Either make the tree good, and his ^afruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

b 3 Ne. 14:20 (17-20)

20 Wherefore, by their ^afruits ye shall know them.

c GR decayed, rotten, stale

d GR bad, spoiled, degenerate

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Marcos A. Aidukaitis, GC, Apr. 2014
(Matt. 7:17,20)

William W. Parmley, GC, Oct. 2003
(Matt. 7:1-29)

Richard C. Edgley, GC, Apr. 1998
(Matt. 7:17-18,20)