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Matthew 7:18
New International Version
Matthew 7:18
New International Version
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.(A)
Matthew 7:18
New King James Version
Matthew 7:18
New King James Version
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
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Matthew 7:18
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 7:18
New American Standard Bible
18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
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Matthew 7:18-20
The Message
Matthew 7:18-20
The Message
15-20 “Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don’t be impressed with charisma; look for character. Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook. These diseased trees with their bad apples are going to be chopped down and burned.
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