Matius 3:8

3:8 Therefore produce fruit ¹  that proves your ²  repentance,

Matius 3:10

3:10 Even now the ax is laid at ³  the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Matius 12:33

Trees and Their Fruit

12:33 “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad ⁴  and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.

[3:8]  ¹ sn Fruit worthy of repentance refers to the deeds that indicate a change of attitude (heart) on the part of John’s hearers.

[3:8]  ² tn Grk “fruit worthy of.”

[3:10]  ³ sn Laid at the root. That is, placed and aimed, ready to begin cutting.

[12:33]  ⁴ tn Grk “rotten.” The word σαπρός, modifying both “tree” and “fruit,” can also mean “diseased” (L&N 65.28).