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Matthew 7:21 KJV

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 7:21, King James Version

In context

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

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.

22 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?

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Cross-references

  • Romans 2:13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
  • Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
  • James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
  • Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
  • Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.