Matthew 7:24
Whoever therefore hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
23and then will I avow unto them, I never knew you. Depart from me, workers of lawlessness.
Cross References
Job 28:28And unto man he said, Lo, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalms 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.
Proverbs 10:8The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
Matthew 5:3Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 6:14For if ye forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father also will forgive you [yours],
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and ye 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 →