Matthew 7:21

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Matthew 7:21

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Summary

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.

Saith

Shall

That

My

General references

Hosea 8:2

Luke 6:46

Luke 11:28

Bible References

Saith

Later the other virgins came, saying: 'Lord, Lord, open to us.'

Israel cries out to me: 'We know you as our God.'

Why do you call me Lord, and do not do what I tell you to do?

The master of the house will close the door. You stand outside and knock on the door and say: 'Open the door for us, sir!' He will answer: 'I do not know where you come from!'

Some Jews went around driving out evil spirits saying: In the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches I command you to come out!

The hearers of the law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be righteous.

They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, who deceive themselves.

Are you willing to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is useless (barren) (lifeless)?

Shall

He said: Truly I tell you, if you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven.

Again I say, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.

Which of the two pleased his father? They replied: The first. Jesus said to them: I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes will go into the kingdom of God before you.

Later the other virgins came, saying: 'Lord, Lord, open to us.'

Listen to this, people of Israel, you that are descended from Judah. You swear by the name of Jehovah and claim to worship the God of Israel. However you do not mean a word you say.

If your eye causes you to stumble, cast it out. It is good for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be destroyed in the ever-burning trash fires in the valley of Hinnom.

Looking around Jesus said to his disciples: It is hard for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

It is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!

They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.

It remains for some to enter into it. Those who first received the good news did not enter in because they did not obey and lacked faith.

That

For everyone who does the will of my Father who is in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.

The first son said in answer, 'I will not.' Later he changed his mind and went to work.

For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

For this is the will of my Father. Every one who sees the Son and puts active faith in him will have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the last day.

If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.

Do not be conformed to this world (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.

This should not be in the way of eye service, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from a complete heart;

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

This is the will of God, for your sanctification (holiness) (purification), that you should abstain from fornication.

In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

make you perfect (mature) in every good thing. May you do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

It is God's will that you do the right things and that this will silence the ignorance of foolish men.

From now on you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God's will and not by human desires (lusts).

Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us we have confidence toward God.

Blessed are those who obey his commandments. They have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates of the city.

My

I will tell my heavenly Father about everyone who confesses me (witnesses to others about me) before men.

Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.

Do not treat these little ones badly. I tell you that angels represent them in the presence of my Father in heaven.

Then he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.

Jesus responded to them: My Father works until now and I work.

My Father has given them to me. He is greater than all and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.

If you had known me, you would have perceived my Father also. From now on you understand him and have experienced him.

He who hates me hates my Father also.

He will rule them with a rod of iron and break them to pieces like clay vessels: even as I received from my Father.

He who overcomes will be clothed in white garments. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. In fact I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

General references

Israel cries out to me: 'We know you as our God.'

Why do you call me Lord, and do not do what I tell you to do?

He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.