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Matthew 7:24

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 7:24 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Matthew 7:24 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his hou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Matthew 7:24 — KJV

“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:”

— Matthew 7:24 (KJV)

Matthew 7:24 in Context — About the Book of Matthew

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Cross-References for Matthew 7:24

“And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:”

Shares key themes with Matthew 7:24: heareth, these, sayings

“Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:”

Shares key themes with Matthew 7:24: whosoever, heareth, sayings

“But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.”

Shares key themes with Matthew 7:24: heareth, doeth, built

“And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. Succoth: that is, Booths”

Shares key themes with Matthew 7:24: therefore, built, house

“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”

Shares key themes with Matthew 7:24: therefore, whosoever, doeth

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey