Matthew 7:23

Then will I openly declare to them, 'I never knew you! Get away from me, you evildoers!'

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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 people will say to me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, in your name drive out demons, and in your name do many mighty deeds?'

24Therefore, everyone who hears my words and obeys them will be like a wise man who built his house upon a rock.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:5The arrogant will not stand in your presence; 1 you hate all who behave wickedly. 1

Matthew 25:12But he answered and said, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.'

Luke 13:25Once the owner of the house gets up and locks the door, then you will stand outside and pound the door and say, 'Lord, Lord, let us in.' He will answer and say to you, 'I do not know you or where you are from.'

John 10:14I am the good shepherd, and I know my own, and my own know me.

2 Timothy 2:19However, the firm foundation of God stands. It has this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must depart 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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