Matthew 7:21

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven,   but only the one who does the will   of my Father in heaven.

Cross References

Romans 2:13

For the hearers of the law  are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified.

Luke 6:46

‘Why do you call me “Lord, Lord,” and don’t do the things I say?

James 1:22

But  be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Luke 11:28

He said, ‘Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God   and keep it.’

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God,  but they deny him by their works.  They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

Hebrews 4:6

Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news did not enter because of disobedience,

John 6:40

For this is the will of my Father:   that everyone who sees the Son   and believes in him will have eternal life, and I will raise   him up on the last day.’

Revelation 3:5

‘In the same way, the one who conquers   will be dressed in white clothes,   and I will never erase his name from the book of life   but will acknowledge his name before my Father and before his angels.

1 Peter 4:2

in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for God’s will.

Hebrews 13:21

equip  you with everything good to do his will, working in us what is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever.  , Amen.

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.’

Revelation 22:14

‘Blessed   are those who wash their robes,   so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.

John 3:5

Jesus answered, ‘Truly I tell you, unless someone is born   of water and the Spirit,   he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Matthew 18:3

‘Truly I tell you,’ he said, ‘unless you turn and become like little children,   you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

John 7:17

If anyone wants to do his will,   he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed  to this age,  but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,  so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will  of God.

Mark 3:35

Whoever does the will of God   is my brother and sister and mother.’

1 Thessalonians 5:18

give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will  for you in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 6:6

Don’t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing God’s will  from your heart.

1 Peter 2:15

For it is God’s will  that you silence the ignorance  of foolish people by doing good.

Matthew 25:21

‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.”

1 Thessalonians 4:3

For this is God’s will,  your sanctification:  that you keep away  from sexual immorality,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras,  who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling  for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured  in everything God wills.

Luke 13:25

once the homeowner gets up and shuts the door.   Then you will stand outside and knock on the door, saying, “Lord, open up for us! ” He will answer you, “I don’t know you or where you’re from.”

Acts 14:22

strengthening the  disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith  and by telling them, ‘It is necessary to go through many hardships  to enter the kingdom of God.’

Luke 18:25

For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.’

Mark 9:47

And if your eye causes you to fall away, gouge it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God   with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown   into hell,

Matthew 19:24

Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.’

Matthew 18:35

So also my heavenly Father will do to you unless every one of you forgives his brother or sister   from your heart.’

John 15:23

The one who hates me also hates my Father.

Matthew 26:42

Again, a second time, he went away and prayed, ‘My Father, if this   cannot pass   unless I drink it, your will be done.’

Matthew 16:17

Jesus responded, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah,   , because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven.

Revelation 2:27

and he will rule   , them with an iron sceptre; he will shatter them like pottery   , –

John 14:7

If you know me, you will also know   my Father.   From now on you do know him   and have seen him.’

John 5:17

Jesus responded to them, ‘My Father   is still working, and I am working also.’

Matthew 26:39

Going a little further,  he fell face down and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.’

Matthew 18:10

‘See to it that you don’t despise one of these little ones,   because I tell you that in heaven their angels   continually view the face of my Father in heaven.   ,

Matthew 18:19

Again, truly I tell you, if two of you on earth agree about any matter that you   pray for, it will be done for you   by my Father in heaven.

Matthew 25:10

‘When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.