Matthew 7:21-23

“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. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

"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. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." - Matthew 7:21-23
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What does Matthew 7:21-23 mean?

In Matthew 7:21-23 in the King James Version of the Bible, Jesus says, "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. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not…

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The Price of True Discipleship: A Reflection on Matthew 7:21-23

As we delve into the poignant words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21-23, we encounter a profound warning that teaches us about the depth of true discipleship and the critical importance of understanding God’s will. These verses urge us to reflect on our relationship with Christ and the…

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A Prayer for Genuine Faith and Obedience

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am deeply moved by the weighty words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 7:21-23. I acknowledge that not every person who calls upon Your name will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. This truth humbles me and causes me to search…

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Matthew 7:21-23
Matthew 7:21-23 - "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’"
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Matthew 23:21 - "And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein."
Matthew 23:7 - "And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi."
Matthew 21:21 Philippians 4:6-7 Ephesians 6:10-18 Put the words on the photo
Matthew 21:7 - "And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon."
Matthew 21:21 Philippians 4:6-7 Ephesians 6:10-18
Matthew 7:23 - "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
"And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein." - Matthew 23:21
"And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi." - Matthew 23:7
Matthew 7:21 - "¶ 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."
Matthew 21:23 - "¶ And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?"
"And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon." - Matthew 21:7
Mark 7:21-23 - "For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man."
Matthew 7:21 “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.
Matthew 7:21 “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.
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