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44 for 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]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 6:44 sn The principle of the passage is that one produces what one is.
  2. 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.
  3. Luke 6:44 tn This is a different verb (τρυγῶσιν, trugōsin) for gathering from the previous one (συλλέγουσιν, sullegousin).
  4. 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.

44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit.(A) People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers.

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