Matthew 7:26 nasb — "Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the…

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""Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand."

— Matthew 7:26, NASB

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Matthew 7 — Context

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"And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'

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"Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.

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"And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.

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"Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.

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

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When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching;

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for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.

Matthew 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:26 say?
Matthew 7:26 in the NASB reads: “"Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on 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 (NASB): “"Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on 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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