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Matthew 7

Matthew 7:27

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

Modern
The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”
Traditional
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Literal
And the rain came down, and the rivers came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell—and its fall was great!”
Latin
…et descendit pluvia, et venerunt flumina, et flaverunt venti, et irruerunt in domum illam, et cecidit, et fuit ruina illius magna.

Original

Greek
English
The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”

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

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Fool: General Scriptures Concerning Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Parables: Parables of Christ: Wise and Foolish Builders Rain: Often Destroyed Houses Rain: Storm and Tempest often With Religion: True Righteous: Described Select Readings: Wise and Foolish Builders The Wind: Tempestuous: Destroys Houses Wisdom: Worldly