Matthew 7:26 cpdv — And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them shall be like a foolish man, who built his house upon t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them shall be like a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand. "

— Matthew 7:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 7 — Context

23

And then will I disclose to them: ‘I have never known you. Depart from me, you workers of iniquity.’

24

Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and does them shall be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock.

25

And the rains descended, and the floods rose up, and the winds blew, and rushed upon that house, but it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.

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And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them shall be like a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand.

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And the rains descended, and the floods rose up, and the winds blew, and rushed upon that house, and it did fall, and great was its ruin.”

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And it happened, when Jesus had completed these words, that the crowds were astonished at his doctrine.

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For he was teaching them as one who has authority, and not like their scribes and Pharisees.

Matthew 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:26 say?
Matthew 7:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them shall be like a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand. ”
Where is Matthew 7:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 26.
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 7:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:26 in?
Matthew 7:26 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 7:26?
Matthew 7:26 reads (CPDV): “And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them shall be like a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand. ” 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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