Matthew 7:12–23 · BSB
7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
7:13
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
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7:14
But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
7:15
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
7:16
By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
7:17
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
7:18
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
7:20
So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
7:21
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
7:22
Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
7:23
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’
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