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Berean Standard Bible

“So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.”

Matthew 7:20

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Study note

Jesus warns his followers about false prophets who look harmless, like sheep, but are dangerous inside. He uses farming images his hearers knew well: grapes do not grow on thornbushes, and figs do not grow on thistles.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So by their fruits you will get knowledge of them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

therefore from their fruits you shall know them.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, por sus frutos los conoceréis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Igualmente, una persona se conoce por las acciones que realiza.

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