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Matthew 7:16

Teaching Wisdom and Understanding

"By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?"

— Matthew 7:16

Jesus teaching about recognizing false prophets by their actions

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 7, v.16

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Wisdom and Understanding) in other Gospels

Mark 8:17

"Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened?"

Mark 8:23

"Do you see anything?"

John 3:10

"You are Israel's teacher, and do you not understand these things?"