Matthew 7:24

Everyone, therefore, that listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it may be compared to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 I shall say to them plainly ‘I never knew you. Go from my presence, you who live in sin.’

25The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and beat upon that house, but it did not fall, for its foundations were upon the rock.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 6:14For, if you forgive others their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also;

Matthew 7:7Ask, and your prayer shall be granted; search, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to 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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