Matthew 7:14-20

English Standard Version

¹⁴ For the gate is narrow and ^(A)the way is hard that leads to life, and ^(B)those who find it are few.

A Tree and Its Fruit

^15 (C)“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ^(D)ravenous wolves. ¹⁶ You will recognize them ^(E)by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ¹⁷ So, ^(F)every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. ¹⁸ A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. ^19 (G)Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ²⁰ Thus you will recognize them ^(H)by their fruits.