Matthew 7:14-23

English Standard Version

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

A Tree and Its Fruit

^15 (C)“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ^(D)ravenous wolves. ¹⁶ You will recognize them ^(E)by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ¹⁷ So, ^(F)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 (G)Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ²⁰ Thus you will recognize them ^(H)by their fruits.

I Never Knew You

^21 (I)“Not everyone who ^(J)says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will ^(K)enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who ^(L)does the will of my Father who is in heaven. ^22 (M)On that day ^(N)many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not ^(O)prophesy in your name, and cast out demons ^(P)in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ ^23 (Q)And then will I declare to them, ‘I ^(R)never knew you; ^(S)depart from me, ^(T)you workers of lawlessness.’