Matthew 7:23

And then I will acknowledge to them, that—I never knew you, depart from Me you who are working lawlessness.

Literal 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, have we not prophesied in Your Name? And in Your Name cast out demons? And in Your Name done many mighty things?

24Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock;

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Cross References

Psalms 5:5The boastful do not station themselves before Your eyes: You have hated all working iniquity.

Matthew 25:12and he answering said, Truly I say to you, I have not known you.

Luke 13:25from the time the Master of the house may have risen up, and may have shut the door, and you may begin to stand outside, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and He answering will say to you, I have not known you from where you are,

John 10:14I AM the good shepherd, and I know My [sheep], and am known by Mine,

2 Timothy 2:19sure, nevertheless, the foundation of God has stood, having this seal: “The LORD has known those who are His,” and, “Let him depart from unrighteousness—everyone who is naming the Name of Christ.”

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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