Matthew 7:13-20 (ESV)

chapter 7

13. “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.

14. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

15. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

16. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

17. So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit.

18. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.

19. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

20. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.