Verse of the Day

Monday, April 1, 2024

Matthew 7:15 NIV

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

English Standard Version

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

The Message

"Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don't be impressed with charisma; look for character.

New King James Version

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves."

New Living Translation

"Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really wolves that will tear you apart."

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Matthew 7:15-20

(Read Matthew 7:15-20)

Nothing so much prevents men from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines of those who oppose the truth. They may be known by the drift and effects of their doctrines. Some part of their temper and conduct is contrary to the mind of Christ. Those opinions come not from God that lead to sin.


Matthew 7:15 In-Context

13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.

16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Sunday, March 31

Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

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Saturday, March 30

Galatians 6:8

The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

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Friday, March 29

Luke 6:33

If you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even "sinners" do that.

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Thursday, March 28

Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.

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Wednesday, March 27

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

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Tuesday, March 26

1 John 4:11

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

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Monday, March 25

2 Corinthians 6:14

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

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