7:20

So then: The Greek conjunction that the Berean Standard Bible translates as So then introduces the conclusion to this paragraph.

Here are some other ways to translate this conjunction:

So (God’s Word)
-or-
Therefore

by their fruit you will recognize them: In Greek, this clause is the same as in 7:16. You should translate it in a similar way. For example:

you will know the false prophets by what they do (Good News Translation)

-or-

when you see what they do, you will know who they are

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