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## Matthew 7:17-19 in Context (Verses 14–22 KJV)
 
 [14 ](/kjv/matthew/7/14) Because strait *is* the gate, and narrow *is* the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
 
 [15 ](/kjv/matthew/7/15) ¶ Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
 
 [16 ](/kjv/matthew/7/16) Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
 
 [17 ](/kjv/matthew/7/17) Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
 
 [18 ](/kjv/matthew/7/18) A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither *can* a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
 
 [19 ](/kjv/matthew/7/19) Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
 
 [20 ](/kjv/matthew/7/20) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
 
 [21 ](/kjv/matthew/7/21) ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
 
 [22 ](/kjv/matthew/7/22) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
 
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