Matthew 7:23 akjv — And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. ¶

American King James Version

"And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. ¶ "

— Matthew 7:23, American King James Version

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Matthew 7 — Context

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Why by their fruits you shall know them. ¶

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Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven.

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Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works?

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And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. ¶

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Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, which built his house on a rock:

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And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell not: for it was founded on a rock.

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And every one that hears these sayings of mine, and does them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, which built his house on the sand:

Matthew 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:23 say?
Matthew 7:23 in the American King James Version reads: “And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. ¶ ”
Where is Matthew 7:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 23.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 7:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:23 in?
Matthew 7:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 7:23?
Matthew 7:23 reads (AKJV): “And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. ¶ ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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