Answer by Nhi for What does "fruit" in Mat 12:33 refer to?
If we consider the context of the verse in question (Mt 12:22-37), a contrast can be seen between the good deeds of Jesus and the evil words of the Pharisees. In this passage, Jesus heals a...
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The Greek noun καρπός (karpos) is mainly used in two different ways in the NT:Literally - fruit of a tree or other plant such as Matt 12:33, 21:19, Mark 11:14, Luke 6:44, 13:6, etc.Metaphorically -...
View ArticleAnswer by Perry Webb for What does "fruit" in Mat 12:33 refer to?
There is the fruit of the Spirit. This internal fruit affects both our words and actions:But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,...
View ArticleAnswer by Hold To The Rod for What does "fruit" in Mat 12:33 refer to?
The parallel teaching in Matthew 7 is instructive:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into thekingdom of heaven; but he that...
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I used to think that Mat 12:33 talks about how we discern false teachers: by examining his deeds/works.Either assume the tree to be good as well as its fruit good, or assumethe tree to be bad as well...
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