Matthew 7:24
Therefore, 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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In Context
23And then will I disclose to them: ‘I have never known you. Depart from me, you workers of iniquity.’
Cross References
Job 28:28And he said to man, “Behold the fear of the Lord. Such is wisdom. And to withdraw from evil, this is understanding.”
Proverbs 10:8The wise of heart accept precepts. The foolish are cut down by the lips.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 6:14For if you will forgive men their sins, your heavenly Father also will forgive you your offenses.
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened to you.
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 →