Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians nor does he that possesses love hate any one. The tree is made manifest by its fruit;[100] Those that profess themselves to be Christ's are known not only by what they say, but by what they practise. "For the tree is known by its fruit."[105] The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity " For virginity of such a kind is impure, and disowned by all good works. For "every tree whatsoever is known from its fruits."[19] Apollonius For the fruits of the prophet must needs be brought to the test: for "from its fruit is the tree known."[8]