Matthew 7:23

And then will I profess to them, I never knew you; depart from me, ye who work iniquity.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name do many miracles?

24Every one, therefore, who hears these sayings of mine[7:24], and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:12But he answering said: Verily I say to you, I know you not.

Luke 13:25When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us, and he answering shall say to you, I know you not whence ye are;

John 10:14I am the good shepherd; and I know mine, and am known by mine,

2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, having this seal: The Lord knew those who are his; and, Let every one that names 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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