Matthew 7:23

And then will I disclose to them: ‘I have never known you. Depart from me, you workers of iniquity.’

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In The King James Version

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

In Context

22Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and perform many powerful deeds in your name?’

24Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and does them shall be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:5In the morning, I will stand before you, and I will see. For you are not a God who wills iniquity.

Matthew 25:12But he responded by saying, ‘Amen I say to you, I do not know you.’

Luke 13:25Then, when the father of the family will have entered and shut the door, you will begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us.’ And in response, he will say to you, ‘I do not know where you are from.’

John 10:14I am the good Shepherd, and I know my own, and my own know me,

2 Timothy 2:19But the firm foundation of God remains standing, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are his own, and all who know the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:22-29

The Sermon on the Mount. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken… Read the whole commentary →

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