Matthew 7:23

Then I will confess unto them that I never knew you: depart from me, ye who work iniquity.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name done many mighty works?

24Then every one who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:12And he responding, said; Truly I say unto you, I know you not.

Luke 13:25When the landlord may rise up, and close the door, and you may begin to stand without, and knock at the door, saying, Lord, open unto us; and responding he will say unto you, I know not whence you are.

John 10:14I am the Good Shepherd; I know mine, and mine know me,

2 Timothy 2:19The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

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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