Matthew 3:8
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
μετάνοια
of repentance.
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μετάνοια
Repentance, a change of mind and direction. Metanoia. God's kindness leads you to repentance. Repentance is not running from God. It is running to Him. It begins with His kindness.
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καρπός
fruit
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καρπός
Fruit, result, outcome. Karpos. I am the vine you are the branches. Apart from Me you can do nothing. Fruit is the evidence of connection. It cannot be manufactured.
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ποιέω
do produce
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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