Luk 6:44 | NET2full | STEP | for each tree is known by its own fruit . For figs are not gathered from thorns , nor are grapes picked from brambles .

‏ Luke 6:44

44 for each tree is known ^{▼▼sn The principle of the passage is that one produces what one is.} by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered ^{▼▼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.} from thorns, nor are grapes picked ^{▼▼tn This is a different verb (τρυγῶσιν, trugōsin) for gathering from the previous one (συλλέγουσιν, sullegousin).} from brambles. ^{▼▼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.}