Matthew 3:8
Matthew 3:8 New International Version (NIV)
Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.
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 3:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance
Matthew 3:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Do the things that show you really have changed your hearts and lives.
Matthew 3:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance
Matthew 3:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance
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 3:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.