Now also is the axe laid unto the root of the trees: So that every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit shall be hewn down, and cast into the fire."

It is not a good tree that bringeth forth evil fruit: Neither is that an evil tree, that bringeth forth good fruit.

And he showed them a similitude, "Behold the fig tree, and all other trees,

For every tree is known by his fruit. Neither of thorns gather men figs, nor of bushes gather they grapes.

He put forth this similitude, "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

Then said he to the dresser of his vineyard, 'Behold, this three years have I come and sought fruit in this fig tree, and find none. Cut it down. Why cumbereth it the ground?'