Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"Therefore, everyone who listens to these messages of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock.
A Conservative Version
Therefore every man, whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will compare him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
American Standard Version
Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:
Amplified
An Understandable Version
"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock.
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock:
Bible in Basic English
Everyone, then, to whom my words come and who does them, will be like a wise man who made his house on a rock;
Common New Testament
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Daniel Mace New Testament
therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:
Darby Translation
Whoever therefore hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;
Godbey New Testament
Then every one who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock.
Goodspeed New Testament
"Everyone, therefore, who listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it, will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore whosoever heareth these my sayings, and doth them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock: And the rain descended,
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore, every one which hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a discerning man which built his house upon the rock.
King James 2000
Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock:
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth the same, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house on a rock:
Moffatt New Testament
Now, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts upon them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.
Montgomery New Testament
"Every one who hears my words and does them I will liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
NET Bible
"Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.
New Heart English Bible
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, will be compared to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
Noyes New Testament
Every one then that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;
Sawyer New Testament
Every one, therefore, that hears these words of mine and performs them, I will liken to a wise man who built his house on the rock;
The Emphasized Bible
Every one, therefore, who heareth thesemy words, and doeth them, shall be likened to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Every man therefore who is hearing from me these words, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the intelligent man, who erected his house upon a rock:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Everyone, therefore, that listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it may be compared to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock.
Webster
Therefore whoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock:
Weymouth New Testament
"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;
Williams New Testament
"So everyone who listens to my words and practices their teaching, will be like a prudent man who built his house on a rocky foundation.
World English Bible
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
Worrell New Testament
"Every one, therefore, who hears these words of Mine, and does them, shall be likened to a prudent man, who, indeed, built his house upon the rock;
Worsley New Testament
Whoever therefore heareth these words of mine, and performeth them, I will compare him to a prudent man, who built his house on a rock:
Youngs Literal Translation
'Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock;
Themes
Christ » Filial » Obedience to
Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Spiritual foundation » General references to
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Obedience » Filial » To Christ
Obedience » Words of Christ concerning » The basal rock of character
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
Steadfastness » Principle of--illustrated
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Lays an immovable foundation
Topics
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 7:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Sermon On The Mount: Two Houses And Two Foundations
23
I will say to them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you workers of evil.'
24
Cross References
Luke 6:47-49
Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you to whom he is like.
Luke 11:28
He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.
John 14:15
If you love me, you will keep (obey) my commandments!
1 John 2:3
We know that we know him, when we obey his commandments.
Job 28:28
To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.'
Psalm 111:10
The respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense (insight) and understanding. His praise endures (continues) forever.
Psalm 119:99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation.
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will accept the law but a babbling fool will fall.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way. The folly of fools is deception.
Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:28-32
However, I tell you that whoever looks at a woman with lustful thoughts commits adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 6:14-15
If you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Matthew 6:19-21
Do not accumulate large amounts of wealth on earth. This is where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal.
Matthew 7:7-8
Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened for you.
Matthew 7:13-14
Enter through the narrow gate, since the gate to destruction is wide and the road that leads to destruction is wide and many enter through it.
Matthew 12:50
For everyone who does the will of my Father who is in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.
John 13:17
If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.
John 14:22-24
Judas (not Iscariot) asked him: Lord, what will happen that you will disclose yourself to us, and not to the world?
John 15:10
If you obey my commandments you will remain in my love. I have obeyed my Father's commandments and remain in his love.
John 15:14
You are my friends if you do the things that I command you.
Romans 2:6-9
He will render to each according to his works.
1 Corinthians 3:10-11
According to the grace of God that is given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let every man take heed how he builds.
Galatians 5:6-7
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision means anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
James 1:21-27
Therefore get rid of all filthiness and wickedness. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save you.
James 2:17-26
Even so, faith without works is dead. It is alone and by itself!
James 3:13-18
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.
1 John 3:22-24
Whatever we ask we receive from Him because we obey His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
1 John 5:3-5
For this is the love of God, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
Revelation 22:14-15
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.
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived. God is not mocked! A man will harvest what he sows.