Matthew 7:24

Therefore, 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;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

In Context

23And then I will acknowledge to them, that—I never knew you, depart from Me you who are working lawlessness.

25and the rain descended, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and they beat on that house, and it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.

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Cross References

Job 28:28And He says to man: Behold, fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom, || And to turn from evil [is] understanding.”

Psalms 119:99I have acted wisely above all my teachers. For Your testimonies [are] my meditation.

Proverbs 10:8The wise in heart accepts commands, || And a talkative fool kicks.

Matthew 5:3“Blessed the poor in spirit—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Matthew 6:14For if you may forgive men their trespasses He also will forgive you—your Father who [is] in the heavens;

Matthew 7:7Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will 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 →

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