Matthew 7:21
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 7
“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
What Does Matthew 7:21 Mean?
Matthew 7:21 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Kingdom of God.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 7:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Joshua 1:8“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”Hebrews 4:6“Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:”Matthew 25:11“Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.”John 6:40“And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.”Revelation 3:5“He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”Matthew 10:32“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 12:50“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.”Hebrews 13:21“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”1 Peter 4:2“That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.”Matthew 18:3“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 6:10“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”Revelation 22:14“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”Mark 3:35“For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.”John 3:5“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”James 2:14“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”
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