Matthew 7:25

Conservative English Version

Rain poured down, rivers flooded, and winds beat against that house. But it did not fall, because it was built on solid rock.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:25

Those crooks will disappear when a storm strikes, but God will keep safe all who obey him.

Malachi 3:3

The LORD will purify the descendants of Levi, as though they were gold or silver. Then they will bring the proper offerings to the LORD,

Matthew 16:18

So I will call you Peter, which means "a rock." On this rock I will build my church, and death itself will not have any power over it.

Matthew 7:24

Anyone who hears and obeys these teachings of mine is like a wise person who built a house on solid rock.

Matthew 7:26

Anyone who hears my teachings and doesn't obey them is like a foolish person who built a house on sand.

Matthew 7:27

The rain poured down, the rivers flooded, and the winds blew and beat against that house. Finally, it fell with a crash.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, "We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom."

Ephesians 3:17

and that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. Stand firm and be deeply rooted in his love.

Colossians 2:7

Plant your roots in Christ and let him be the foundation for your life. Be strong in your faith, just as you were taught. And be grateful.

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

1 Peter 1:5

You have faith in God, whose power will protect you until the last day. Then he will save you, just as he has always planned to do.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

1 John 2:19

These people came from our own group, yet they were not part of us. If they had been part of us, they would have stayed with us. But they left, which proves that they did not belong to our group.