Matthew 3:8
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
"Thereforeοὖν
(oun)
3767: therefore, then, (and) soa prim. word
bearποιήσατε
(poiēsate)
4160: to make, doa prim. word
fruitκαρπὸν
(karpon)
2590: fruita prim. word
in keepingἄξιον
(axion)
514: of weight, of worth, worthyfrom agó (in the sense of to weigh)
with repentance;μετανοίας
(metanoias)
3341: change of mind, repentancefrom metanoeó


















KJV Lexicon
ποιησατε  verb - aorist active middle - second person
poieo  poy-eh'-o:  to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
ουν  conjunction
oun  oon:  (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly -- and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
καρπον  noun - accusative singular masculine
karpos  kar-pos':  fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively -- fruit.
αξιον  adjective - accusative singular masculine
axios  ax'-ee-os:  deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise) -- due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
μετανοιας  noun - genitive singular feminine
metanoia  met-an'-oy-ah:  (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision) -- repentance.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance;

King James Bible
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance.

International Standard Version
Produce fruit that is consistent with repentance!

NET Bible
Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Produce therefore fruit that is fitting of repentance.”

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do those things that prove you have turned to God and have changed the way you think and act.

King James 2000 Bible
Bring forth therefore fruits befitting for repentance:
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