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Matthew 7

Matthew 7:24

The House on the Rock · Matthew 7:24–27
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Translations

Modern
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Traditional
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:
Literal
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and does them will be likened to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Latin
Omnis ergo qui audit verba mea hæc, et facit ea, assimilabitur viro sapienti, qui ædificavit domum suam supra petram,

Original

Greek
English
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Notes

Matthew 7:24

  • A wise person realizes that Jesus fulfills the Old Testament promises. So a wise person willingly obeys Jesus and chooses to live in such a way that leads to blessings (Matthew 5:3–12; 7:13–14).

  • built his house on the rock: Building a house directly on rock provides a much stronger foundation than would a dry, sandy riverbed or floodplain (7:26).

Matthew 7:24–27

This entire sermon (Matthew 5:3–7:27) focuses on following the teachings of Jesus by living righteously (5:20). Listening without obedience is like choosing the wide gate and broad way that leads to ruin (James 1:22–25; 2:14–26). A decision is necessary in light of what God has revealed (see Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28, 30).

Matthew 7:13–27

The Sermon on the Mount ends with a call to decide about Jesus and his teachings (see Matthew 4:23; 9:35). Those who hear the message of Jesus about the kingdom must obey him to gain eternal life. Or else, they reject him and God will condemn them. There is no third way (Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Psalm 1; Proverbs 12:28; Jeremiah 21:8).

Events

Parallels

Luke 6:46–49

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Gospel Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Moses Reward

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Faith in Christ God Speaks to You Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Houses: (On a Rock) the Hope of Saints Houses: (On Sand) the Delusive Hope of Hypocrites Houses: Deep and Solid Foundations Required For Housewarming Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders Parables: Parables of Christ: Wise and Foolish Builders Religion: True Righteous: Described Rock: Houses In Rocks: Houses often Built On Select Readings: Wise and Foolish Builders Steadfastness: Principle of-Illustrated Strong Foundation The Scriptures: should be not Only Heard, but Obeyed Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Wisdom: Worldly Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To