Matthew 7:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 7:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 7:22 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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? a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 7:22 — KJV
“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?”
— Matthew 7:22 (KJV)
Matthew 7:22 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 7:22
“Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. they cannot...: or, none can order them unto thee”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:22: many, lord, done
“And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:22: say, day, lord
“And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua, and which had known all the works of the LORD, that he had done for Israel. overlived...: Heb. prolonged their days after Joshua”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:22: day, lord, done
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:22: say, day, lord
“And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:22: many, say, day
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