Matthew 3:8,10
Matthew 3:7-10 The Message (MSG)
When John realized that a lot of Pharisees and Sadducees were showing up for a baptismal experience because it was becoming the popular thing to do, he exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to make any difference? It’s your life that must change, not your skin! And don’t think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as father. Being a descendant of Abraham is neither here nor there. Descendants of Abraham are a dime a dozen. What counts is your life. Is it green and flourishing? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire.
Matthew 3:7-10 The Message (MSG)
When John realized that a lot of Pharisees and Sadducees were showing up for a baptismal experience because it was becoming the popular thing to do, he exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to make any difference? It’s your life that must change, not your skin! And don’t think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as father. Being a descendant of Abraham is neither here nor there. Descendants of Abraham are a dime a dozen. What counts is your life. Is it green and flourishing? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire.
Matthew 3:8 King James Version (KJV)
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance
Matthew 3:10 King James Version (KJV)
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance
Matthew 3:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The axe is already laid at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Do the things that show you really have changed your hearts and lives.
Matthew 3:10 New Century Version (NCV)
The ax is now ready to cut down the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance
Matthew 3:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
And even now the axe lieth at the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 New International Version (NIV)
Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.
Matthew 3:10 New International Version (NIV)
The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance
Matthew 3:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin]
Matthew 3:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
And already the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.
Matthew 3:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
You must prove your repentance by a changed life.
Matthew 3:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The axe is now ready to cut down the trees at their very roots. Every fruitless, rotten tree will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.
