Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"Not everyone who keeps saying to me, "Lord, Lord,' will get into the kingdom from heaven, but only the person who keeps doing the will of my Father in heaven.
A Conservative Version
Not every man who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he who does the will of my Father in the heavens.
American Standard Version
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 who is in heaven.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
"Not every person who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but [only] that person who does what my Father in heaven requires.
Anderson New Testament
Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Bible in Basic English
Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will go into the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the pleasure of my Father in heaven.
Common New Testament
"Not every one who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but only they who do the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Darby Translation
Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that does the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Godbey New Testament
Not every one saying to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Goodspeed New Testament
It is not everyone who says to me 'Lord! Lord!' who will get into the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father in heaven.
John Wesley New Testament
Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Julia Smith Translation
Not every one saying to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens; but he doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
King James 2000
Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Modern King James verseion
Not everyone who says to Me, Lord! Lord! shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in Heaven.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Not all they that say unto me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter in to the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth my father's will which is in heaven.
Moffatt New Testament
It is not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord!', who will get into the Realm of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Montgomery New Testament
"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.
NET Bible
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven -- only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Sawyer New Testament
Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father in heaven.
The Emphasized Bible
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord! Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, - but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Not every one who saith to me, Lord, Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Not every one who says to me 'Master! Master!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in Heaven.
Webster
Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Weymouth New Testament
"Not every one who says to me, 'Master, Master,' will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens, but only those who are obedient to my Father who is in Heaven.
Williams New Testament
Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will get into the kingdom of heaven, but only those who practice doing the will of my Father in heaven.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
"Not every one who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but he that does the will of My Father in Heaven.
Worsley New Testament
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doth the will of my Father, who is in heaven:
Youngs Literal Translation
'Not every one who is saying to me Lord, lord, shall come into the reign of the heavens; but he who is doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Themes
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Obedience » To God, the duty of » Secures entrance into God's kingdom
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to heaven
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to go to heaven
Service » Test » It excludes mere professors of religion from the kingdom
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
Topics
Interlinear
Pas
Kurios
κύριος
Kurios
Usage: 643
Eiserchomai
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 7:21
Prayers for Matthew 7:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Sermon On The Mount: False Followers
20
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
21
Cross References
Matthew 25:11-12
Later the other virgins came, saying: 'Lord, Lord, open to us.'
Luke 6:46
Why do you call me Lord, and do not do what I tell you to do?
Romans 2:13
The hearers of the law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be righteous.
James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, who deceive themselves.
Matthew 10:32-33
I will tell my heavenly Father about everyone who confesses me (witnesses to others about me) before men.
Matthew 12:50
For everyone who does the will of my Father who is in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.
John 3:5
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
Isaiah 48:1-2
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.
Hosea 8:2-3
Israel cries out to me: 'We know you as our God.'
Matthew 16:17
Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.
Matthew 18:3
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.
Matthew 19:24
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.
Matthew 21:29-31
The first son said in answer, 'I will not.' Later he changed his mind and went to work.
Matthew 25:21
His lord said: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, so I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Mark 3:35
For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Luke 11:28
He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.
Luke 13:25
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!'
Luke 18:25
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.
John 6:40
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.
John 7:17
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.
John 15:23
He who hates me hates my Father also.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Romans 12:2
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.
Ephesians 6:6
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;
Colossians 4:12
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.
1 Thessalonians 4:3
This is the will of God, for your sanctification (holiness) (purification), that you should abstain from fornication.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Titus 1:16
They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.
Hebrews 4:6
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.
Hebrews 13:21
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.
James 2:20-26
Are you willing to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is useless (barren) (lifeless)?
1 Peter 2:15
It is God's will that you do the right things and that this will silence the ignorance of foolish men.
1 Peter 4:2
From now on you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God's will and not by human desires (lusts).
1 John 3:21-24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us we have confidence toward God.
Revelation 3:5
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.
Revelation 22:14
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.
Matthew 18:10
Do not treat these little ones badly. I tell you that angels represent them in the presence of my Father in heaven.
Matthew 18:19
Again, I say to you, that if two of you are in agreement on earth about anything for which they will make a request, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
Matthew 18:35
My heavenly Father will treat you like that if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.
Mark 10:23-24
Looking around Jesus said to his disciples: It is hard for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
John 5:17
Jesus responded to them: My Father works until now and I work.
John 10:29-30
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.
John 14:7
If you had known me, you would have perceived my Father also. From now on you understand him and have experienced him.
Revelation 2:27
He will rule them with a rod of iron and break them to pieces like clay vessels: even as I received from my Father.
Matthew 26:39
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.
Matthew 26:42
A second time he went away and prayed, saying: Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, your will be done.
Mark 9:47
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.
Acts 19:13-20
Some Jews went around driving out evil spirits saying: In the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches I command you to come out!