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Matthew 7:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 7:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 7 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“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.”
Matthew 7:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 7:21
Jesus warns against false profession: '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' (Greek: οὐ πᾶς ὁ λέγων μοι· κύριε κύριε, εἰσελεύσεται εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τῶν οὐρανῶν, 'not everyone saying to me Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven'). Double 'Lord, Lord' (Κύριε κύριε) indicates emphatic religious profession. Yet verbal confession without obedience is worthless. 'Doing the Father's will' demonstrates genuine faith. This challenges easy-believism that separates profession from practice. J...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 7:21
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“but the doers of the law will be justified”
“and not only hearers”
“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“but by their works they deny him”
“and they to whom the good news was before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience”
“saying”
“that everyone who sees the Son”
“and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life”
“him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.”