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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
But although the fruit is caused by the tree, yet it brings to us the knowledge of the tree, because the distinctive nature of the tree is made evident by the fruit, as it follows, For every tree is known by its fruit.
Western Saints
Ambrose of Milan
On the thorns of this world the fig cannot be found, which as being better in its second fruit, is well fitted to be a similitude of the resurrection. Either because, as you read, The fig trees have put forth their green figs, (Cant. 2:13.) that is, the unripe and worthless fruit came first in the Synagogue. …
Bede
For each tree is known by its own fruit. Which fruit it is by which a tree should be distinguished as good or evil, the Apostle shows, saying: "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, quarrels, jealousies, wraths, strifes, dissensions, heresies, envies, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and such like. …
Bonaventure
And therefore he adds: For every tree is known by its own fruit. And this is what is said in Matthew 7: "By their fruits you shall know them," because, as is said in Galatians 5, "the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury, the service of idols, etc. …
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