Matthew 7:23

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

American Standard Version

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 by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?

24Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

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Cross References

Psalms 5:5The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

Matthew 25:12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

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

John 10:14I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me,

2 Timothy 2:19Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

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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