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Matthew 7:19 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.”

Matthew 7:19

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

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Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

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A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither {can} a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

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Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

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Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

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Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

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