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15 Be ye ware of false prophets, that come to you in clothings of sheep, but withinforth they be wolves of raven;[a]

16 of their fruits ye shall know them. Whether men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of briers?

17 So every good tree maketh good fruits; but an evil tree maketh evil fruits.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 7:15 Perceive, or beware, ye, and flee from false prophets, which come to you in clothing of sheep, but within they be snatching wolves;

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.

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