Matthew 7:23

And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me you practitioners of lawlessness!’

Family 35 New Testament

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 mighty works in Your name?’

24“Therefore whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will compare him to a prudent man who built his house on the bedrock;

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Cross References

Matthew 25:12But in answer he said, ‘Assuredly I say to you, I do not know you.’

Luke 13:25When once the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock on the door saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ and in answer he will say to you, ‘I do not know you; where are you from?’

John 10:14“I am the good shepherd, and I know my own sheep, and I am known by them.

2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and let everyone who claims the name of the Lord keep away 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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