Matthew 7:16

As is the tree, so is its fruit; if the tree is good, it will bring forth good fruit. The tree that brings forth good fruit, is good antecedent to the fruit it produces; it is first good, and then…

Ye shall know them by their fruits - The Saviour gives the proper test of their character. People do not judge of a tree by its leaves, or bark, or flowers, but by the fruit which it bears. The…

We have here a caution against false prophets, to take heed that we be not deceived and imposed upon by them. Prophets are properly such as foretel things to come; there are some mentioned in the Old…

thorns The Greek word means, probably, a kind of acacia, or perhaps "thistles." There is a Greek proverb οὐ γὰρ ἄκανθαι, "no thistles," i. e. "nothing useless."

thistles Rather, caltrop, a prickly…