Matthew 7:18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

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New International Version
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

New Living Translation
A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit.

English Standard Version
A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.

Berean Standard Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

Berean Literal Bible
A good tree is not able to produce evil fruits, nor a rotten tree to produce good fruits.

King James Bible
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

New King James Version
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.

New American Standard Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.

NASB 1995
“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.

NASB 1977
“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.

Legacy Standard Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.

Amplified Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.

Berean Annotated Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

Christian Standard Bible
A good tree can’t produce bad fruit; neither can a bad tree produce good fruit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A good tree can’t produce bad fruit; neither can a bad tree produce good fruit.

American Standard Version
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Contemporary English Version
A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit.

English Revised Version
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a rotten tree cannot produce good fruit.

Good News Translation
A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a poor tree cannot bear good fruit.

International Standard Version
A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a rotten tree cannot produce good fruit.

NET Bible
A good tree is not able to bear bad fruit, nor a bad tree to bear good fruit.

New Heart English Bible
A good tree cannot produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.

Webster's Bible Translation
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Weymouth New Testament
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor a poisonous tree good fruit.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

World English Bible
A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A good tree is not able to yield evil fruits, nor a bad tree to yield good fruits.

Berean Literal Bible
A good tree is not able to produce evil fruits, nor a rotten tree to produce good fruits.

Young's Literal Translation
A good tree is not able to yield evil fruits, nor a bad tree to yield good fruits.

Smith's Literal Translation
A good tree cannot make evil fruits, nor a rotten tree make good fruits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can an evil tree bring forth good fruit.

Catholic Public Domain Version
A good tree is not able to produce evil fruit, and an evil tree is not able to produce good fruit.

New American Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit.

New Revised Standard Version
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
A good tree cannot bear bad fruits, neither can a bad tree bear good fruits.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
A good tree is not able to produce bad fruit, neither a bad tree to produce good fruit.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
A good tree can not produce diseased fruit; nor can an unsound tree produce goodly fruit.

Godbey New Testament
A good tree is not able to produce evil fruits, neither is a corrupt tree able to produce beautiful fruits.

Haweis New Testament
A good tree cannot produce bad fruits, neither can a tree bad in kind produce good fruits.

Mace New Testament
a good tree cannot produce bad fruit: neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.

Weymouth New Testament
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor a poisonous tree good fruit.

Worrell New Testament
A good tree cannot bear evil fruit, nor can a worthless tree bear good fruit.

Worsley New Testament
a good tree cannot produce evil fruit, nor can a corrupt tree bear good fruit:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Tree and its Fruit
…17Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.…
Cross References
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit,

Luke 6:43-44
No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. / For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles.

Matthew 12:33
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.

John 15:5
I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

Matthew 12:35
The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

James 3:12
My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.

1 John 3:10
By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother.
John 15:4-5
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Romans 7:4-5
Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. / For when we lived according to the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies, bearing fruit for death.

Hebrews 6:7-8
For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.

John 15:1-2
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

Luke 13:6-9
Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. …

Isaiah 5:1-7
I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. …

Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Ezekiel 15:1-8
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any other branch among the trees in the forest? / Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils? …

Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.


Treasury of Scripture

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

cannot.

Galatians 5:17
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

1 John 3:9,10
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God…

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A good tree cannot bear bad fruit
This phrase emphasizes the inherent nature of a good tree, symbolizing a person or entity that is righteous or aligned with God's will. In biblical context, trees often represent people or nations (Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:8). The imagery of a tree bearing fruit is used throughout Scripture to illustrate the outcomes of one's life and actions (Galatians 5:22-23). The idea is that a person who is truly transformed by the Holy Spirit will naturally produce good works and virtues. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus on the importance of inner transformation rather than mere outward compliance (Matthew 23:25-28).

and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit
This part of the verse highlights the impossibility of a corrupt or sinful nature producing genuine righteousness. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, fruit trees were a common agricultural element, and their health was crucial for sustenance. A bad tree, one that is diseased or unhealthy, cannot produce fruit that is beneficial or desirable. This serves as a metaphor for false prophets or hypocrites who may appear righteous but whose actions reveal their true nature (Matthew 7:15-16). Theologically, this underscores the necessity of a heart change through repentance and faith in Christ, as only through Him can one produce true spiritual fruit (John 15:4-5).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching moment in His ministry.

2. Disciples and Followers
The primary audience of the Sermon on the Mount, representing those who seek to live according to Jesus' teachings.

3. Mount of Beatitudes
The traditional location where the Sermon on the Mount was delivered, symbolizing a place of divine teaching and revelation.
Teaching Points
Nature of True Righteousness
True righteousness is evidenced by the fruit one bears. A life transformed by Christ will naturally produce good fruit.

Self-Examination
Believers are encouraged to examine their lives to see what kind of fruit they are producing. This reflection helps in identifying areas that need spiritual growth.

Dependence on Christ
Just as a tree cannot change its nature, we cannot produce good fruit without abiding in Christ. Our relationship with Him is essential for spiritual fruitfulness.

Discernment in Leadership
This teaching also serves as a guide for discerning true and false teachers. Leaders should be evaluated by the fruit of their lives and teachings.

Consistency in Christian Living
The consistency of a tree's fruit serves as a metaphor for the consistency expected in a believer's life. Our actions should align with our professed faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 7:18?

2. How can we identify "good tree" qualities in our own spiritual lives?

3. What steps ensure our actions align with producing "good fruit" as believers?

4. How does Matthew 7:18 connect with John 15:5 about bearing fruit?

5. What role does discernment play in recognizing "bad tree" influences around us?

6. How can we encourage others to cultivate "good fruit" in their lives?

7. How does Matthew 7:18 challenge the concept of inherent human goodness?

8. What does Matthew 7:18 imply about the nature of true discipleship?

9. How does Matthew 7:18 relate to the idea of spiritual fruitfulness?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 7?

What Does Matthew 7:18 Mean
A good tree

• Jesus pictures every believer as a “good tree,” made so by God’s grace (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10).

• Such a tree is rooted in Christ (John 15:5). When the root is healthy, the fruit naturally reflects that life (Galatians 5:22-23).

• Good fruit includes obedience (John 14:23), love for others (1 John 4:7-8), and perseverance in truth (Matthew 13:23).

• Notice the certainty: “cannot.” A genuine work of God leaves no room for a lifestyle characterized by evil (1 John 3:9).

Cannot bear bad fruit

• “Cannot” speaks to impossibility, not mere difficulty. A new heart will not settle into habitual rebellion (Romans 6:2).

• This does not deny occasional sin (1 John 1:8-9) but rules out unbroken patterns of it (1 John 3:6).

• The Spirit’s indwelling power continually produces holy desires that crowd out the old (Romans 8:12-14; Philippians 2:13).

• When bad fruit appears, the Lord disciplines His own (Hebrews 12:6-11), pruning the branch so that more good fruit follows (John 15:2).

And a bad tree

• A “bad tree” pictures the unregenerate person—still dead in sin (Ephesians 2:1).

• Its root is corrupt, so what emerges matches the root (Titus 1:15-16).

• Bad fruit shows up as works of the flesh: impurity, idolatry, envy, and the like (Galatians 5:19-21).

• Outward religion cannot change the nature of the tree (Matthew 23:27-28). Regeneration is required (John 3:5-7).

Cannot bear good fruit

• Just as an apple tree cannot grow thorns, the unbelieving heart cannot produce deeds acceptable to God (Romans 8:7-8).

• Even “good” acts done apart from faith are tainted by self-reliance and lack the motive of God’s glory (Hebrews 11:6; Isaiah 64:6).

• Jesus stresses the need for a new nature, not cosmetic reform (John 15:4).

• The only remedy is the gospel: faith in Christ that transforms the root, resulting in genuine righteousness (Acts 16:31; Romans 5:1).

summary

Matthew 7:18 teaches that inner nature determines outward product. A life truly joined to Christ will display His character, while a life still in sin will inevitably reveal corruption. The verse calls every hearer to examine the root, not just the fruit, and to rest in the transforming power of the Savior who alone makes bad trees good.

Verse 18. - Parallel passage: Luke 6:43 (cf. also infra, Matthew 12:33). A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. This correspondence of external product to internal character is necessary. It cannot (emphatic) be otherwise. It' the heart is good, good results follow; therefore, he implies, if good results are not seen in these "false prophets," it is because of their real character. A bad life cannot but spring from a worthless heart. Of course, our Lord deals only with the general rule. There are apparent anomalies in the world of spirit as of nature. Bring forth... bring forth; ἐνεγκεῖν (Westcott and Herr)... ποιεῖν. A good tree cannot have bad fruit hanging on it; a rotten or worthless tree cannot, with all its efforts, produce good fruit.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[A] good
ἀγαθὸν (agathon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'.

tree
δένδρον (dendron)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1186: A tree. Probably from drus; a tree.

cannot
δύναται (dynatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

bear
ποιεῖν (poiein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

bad
πονηροὺς (ponērous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful.

fruit,
καρποὺς (karpous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.

[and a] bad
σαπρὸν (sapron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4550: Rotten, useless, corrupt, depraved. From sepo; rotten, i.e. Worthless.

tree
δένδρον (dendron)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1186: A tree. Probably from drus; a tree.

cannot
οὐδὲ (oude)
Conjunction
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

bear
ποιεῖν (poiein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

good
καλοὺς (kalous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

fruit.
καρποὺς (karpous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2590: Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.


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