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

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General references

Luke 6:46

Luke 11:28

Bible References

Saith

Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us:

But why do ye call me, Lord, Lord, and do not practise what I teach you?

When the master of the house shall have risen up and shut the door, and ye begin to stand without and knock at the door saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and He shall answer and say to you, I know you not, whence ye are:

Then some of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to name the name of the Lord Jesus over those that had evil spirits, saying, "We adjure you by Jesus, whom Paul preacheth."

(for not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified:

They profess to know God, but in works deny Him, being abominable and disobedient, and to every thing that is good void of understanding.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

But desirest thou to know, O vain man, that faith without works, is dead?

Shall

and said, Verily I declare unto you, unless ye be converted, and become like little children, ye shall never enter into the kingdom of heaven.

and again I tell you, It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Now which of the two did the will of his father? They say unto Him, The first. Jesus replied, Verily I say unto you, that publicans and prostitutes enter into the kingdom of God before you:

Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us:

And if thine eye cause thee to offend, cast it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell-fire;

And Jesus looking round about saith to his disciples, How difficultly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Jesus answered, I tell thee of a truth, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.

Seeing therefore it remaineth that some are to enter into it, and they to whom it was at first offered did not enter because of their unbelief,

That

for whosoever doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is to me as my brother and sister and mother.

and he answered I will not; but afterwards repenting, he went.

for whosoever doth the will of God, he is to me as my brother, my sister, and mother.

but He replied, Yea rather happy are they, that hear the word of God and keep it.

And this is the will of Him that sent me, that every one who looketh attentively at the Son, and so believeth on Him, may have eternal life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

If any man desire to do his will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may experience what is the good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

not with eye-service as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you; who always strives earnestly for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God:

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification: that ye should abstain from fornication,

In every circumstance be thankful; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

For so is the will of God, that by your good behaviour ye may silence the ignorance of foolish men:

that he should no longer live the rest of his time in the flesh according to the lusts of men, but after the will of God.

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence towards God:

Happy are they that do his commandments, so shall they have a right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.

My

Whosoever then shall own me before men, I also will own him before my Father, who is in heaven:

And Jesus replied and said unto him, Blessed art thou Simon son of Jonas, for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you, that their angels in heaven do continually appear in the presence of my father, who is in heaven:

And going a little farther, He prostrated himself, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh without intermission, and so do I.

My Father who gave them to me, is greater than all: and therefore none is able to force them out of my Father's hand.

If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye do know Him, and may be said to have seen Him.

He that hateth me, hateth my Father also.

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken in pieces; as I also have received of my Father;

He that overcometh shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name from the book of life; but I will own his name before my Father, and before his angels.

General references

But why do ye call me, Lord, Lord, and do not practise what I teach you?

but He replied, Yea rather happy are they, that hear the word of God and keep it.