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Matthew 7

Matthew 7:26

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

Modern
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
Traditional
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:
Literal
And everyone who is hearing these words of Mine and not doing them will be likened to a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
Latin
Et omnis qui audit verba mea hæc, et non facit ea, similis erit viro stulto, qui ædificavit domum suam super arenam:

Original

Greek
English
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

Notes

Matthew 7:25–27

The storm symbolizes God's all-knowing judgment (see Jeremiah 23:19; Ezekiel 1:4).

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

Being Ignored Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Fool: General Scriptures Concerning Fools: Hear the Gospel and Obey It Not Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Houses: Sometimes Built Without Foundation Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Parables: Parables of Christ: Wise and Foolish Builders Religion: True Righteous: Described Sand Select Readings: Wise and Foolish Builders The Wicked are Compared to Fools Building Upon Sand Wicked (People): Compared With: Fools Building Upon Sand Wisdom: Worldly