Matthew 7:23

"Then I will tell them plainly, "‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of iniquity.’

Montgomery New Testament

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

22"Many in that day will say to me, "‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name, and in your name cast out demons, and in your name done many mighty works?’

24"Every one who hears my words and does them I will liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:12"‘In solemn truth I tell you,’ he replied, ‘I know you not.’

Luke 13:25"when once the master of the house is risen up and has shut the door. You will begin to stand outside, and to knock at the door, crying, "‘Lord, open to us.’ "‘I do not know were you came from,’ he will reply.

John 10:14"I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and my sheep know me;

2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless God’s firm foundation stands unshaken, bearing this inscription, THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS, and this also, LET EVERY ONE WHO NAMES THE NAME OF THE LORD RENOUNCE WICKEDNESS.

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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