True and False Prophets

¹⁵ “Watch out for false prophets.^(A) They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.^{(B) 16} By their fruit you will recognize them.^(C) Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?^{(D) 17} Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ¹⁸ A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.^{(E) 19} Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.^{(F) 20} Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

⁶ Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.^(A)

⁷ Do not be deceived:^(B) God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.^{(C) 8} Whoever sows to please their flesh,^(D) from the flesh will reap destruction;^(E) whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.^{(F) 9} Let us not become weary in doing good,^(G) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.^{(H) 10} Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good^(I) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family^(J) of believers.