Matthew 7:26

And every one that listens to this teaching of mine and does not act upon it may be compared to a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

In Context

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.

27The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and struck against that house, and it fell; and great was its downfall.”

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Cross References

James 2:20Now do you really want to understand, you foolish man, how it is that faith without actions leads to nothing?

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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