Matthew 7:24

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.

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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

23Then I will tell them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work illegally ·to be without Torah (ignorant or intentional violation of law)·.’ + 7:23. Quoted from Ps 6:8

25The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:99מ ( Mikal-m’lam’day, Than all-my teachers) I have more understanding than all my teachers, 2 for your testimonies are my meditation. 1

Proverbs 10:8The wise in heart receives mitzvot ·instructions·, 2 but a chattering fool will fall. 1

Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit! 2 for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (God). 1

Matthew 6:14“For if you forgive men their lapse and deviation from truth, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 7:7“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for 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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