Matthew 7:24
Every one then that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
23And then will I declare to them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Cross References
Job 28:28But he said unto man, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalms 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thine ordinances are my meditation.
Proverbs 10:8He who is wise in heart receiveth precepts; But the foolish talker falleth headlong.
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 6:14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you;
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door 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 →