Matthew 7:24

Whosoeuer then heareth of mee these words, and doeth the same, I will liken him to a wise man, which hath builded 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

23And then will I professe to them, I neuer knewe you: depart from me, ye that worke iniquitie.

25And the raine fell, and the floods came, and the windes blewe, and beat vpon that house, and it fell not: for it was grounded on a rocke.

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Cross References

Job 28:28And vnto man he said, Behold, the feare of the Lord is wisedome, and to depart from euil is vnderstanding.

Psalms 119:99I haue had more vnderstading then all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Proverbs 10:8The wise in heart will receiue commandements: but the foolish in talke shalbe beaten.

Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poore in spirit, for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

Matthew 6:14For if ye doe forgiue men their trespasses, your heauenly Father will also forgiue you.

Matthew 7:7Aske, and it shall be giuen you: seeke, and ye shall finde: knocke, and it shall be opened vnto 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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