Luke 6:44

New English Translation

⁴⁴for each tree is known^[a] by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered^[b] from thorns, nor are grapes picked^[c] from brambles.^[d]

Luke 6:44 sn The principle of the passage is that one produces what one is.
Luke 6:44 tn Grk “they do not gather”; this has been simplified to the passive voice in the translation since the subject “they” is not specified further in the context.
Luke 6:44 tn This is a different verb (τρυγῶσιν, trugōsin) for gathering from the previous one (συλλέγουσιν, sullegousin).
Luke 6:44 tn This is a different term (βάτος, batos) for a thorn or bramble bush than the previous one (ἄκανθα, akantha).sn The statement nor are grapes picked from brambles illustrates the principle: That which cannot produce fruit, does not produce fruit.

New English Translation (NET)