Matthew 21:43

21:43 For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people ¹  who will produce its fruit.

Matthew 3:10

3:10 Even now the ax is laid at ²  the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

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¹ tn Or “to a nation” (so KJV, NASB, NLT).

² sn Laid at the root. That is, placed and aimed, ready to begin cutting.