Matthew 7:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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who were swept away without warning.

until I use them to punish and conquer nations?

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

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

When Jesus finished speaking, the crowds were surprised at his teaching.