Matthew 7:24 web — "Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house o…

World English Bible

""Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock."

— Matthew 7:24, World English Bible

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Matthew 7 — Context

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Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

22

Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?'

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Then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'

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"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.

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The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn't fall, for it was founded on the rock.

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Everyone who hears these words of mine, and doesn't do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.

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The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell--and great was its fall."

Matthew 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:24 say?
Matthew 7:24 in the World English Bible reads: “"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.”
Where is Matthew 7:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 24.
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 7:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:24 in?
Matthew 7:24 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 7:24?
Matthew 7:24 reads (WEB): “"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.” 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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