Luke 6:44

6:44 for each tree is known 1  by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered 2  from thorns, nor are grapes picked 3  from brambles. 4 

Luke 24:33

24:33 So 5  they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. 6  They 7  found the eleven and those with them gathered together

1 sn The principle of the passage is that one produces what one is.

2 tn Grk “they do not gather”; this has been simplified to the passive voice in the translation since the subject “they” is not specified further in the context.

3 tn This is a different verb (τρυγῶσιν, trugwsin) for gathering from the previous one (συλλέγουσιν, sullegousin).

4 tn This is a different term (βάτος, batos) for a thorn or bramble bush than the previous one (ἄκανθα, akanqa).

sn The statement nor are grapes picked from brambles illustrates the principle: That which cannot produce fruit, does not produce fruit.

5 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of the Lord’s appearance to them.

6 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.

7 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.