Matthew 7:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 7:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 7:23 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 7:23 — KJV
“And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
— Matthew 7:23 (KJV)
Matthew 7:23 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 7:23
“And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. that never...: Heb. wherewith work hath not been done”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:23: then, never, work
“Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:23: depart, work, iniquity
“But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:23: depart, work, iniquity
“Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. examined him: or, tortured him”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:23: then, knew, depart
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. sure: or, steady”
Shares key themes with Matthew 7:23: never, depart, iniquity
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