Devine Scripture

Matthew 7:24

Matthew chapter 7 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

Context

v.23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

v.24This passage

v.25and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 14:22

    Judas (not Iscariot) saith unto him, Lord, what is come to pass that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

  • Job 28:28

    And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

  • James 3:13

    Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

  • Matthew 5:28

    but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

  • Romans 2:6

    who will render to every man according to his works:

  • Proverbs 10:8

    The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.