Matthew 7:21

Free Bible Version

Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven—only those who do the will of my Father in heaven.

Cross References

Matthew 12:50

For those who do the will of my heavenly Father, they are my brother, sister, and mother!”

Matthew 16:17

“You are truly blessed, Simon son of John,” Jesus told him. “For this wasn't revealed to you by human flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:10

Make sure you don't look down on these little ones. I tell you that in heaven their angels are always with my heavenly Father.

Matthew 18:19

I also tell you that if two of you agree here on earth about something you're praying for, then my heavenly Father will do it for you.

Matthew 18:3

“I tell you the truth, unless you change the way you think and become like little children, you won't ever enter the kingdom of heaven,” he told them.

Matthew 18:35

This is what my heavenly Father will do to every one of you unless you sincerely forgive your brothers.”

Matthew 19:24

I also tell you this: It's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

Matthew 25:10

While they went to buy oil, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding, and the door was locked shut.

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘You've done well—you are a good, faithful servant. You have proved yourself trustworthy over small things, so now I'm placing you in charge over many things. Be happy because I'm really pleased with you!’

Matthew 26:39

He went a little farther forward, fell facedown, and prayed. “My Father, please, if it's possible, let this cup of suffering be taken from me,” Jesus asked. “Even so, may it not be what I want but what you want.”

Matthew 26:42

He went away a second time and prayed. “My Father, if this cup cannot be taken from me without me drinking from it, then your will be done,” he said.

Mark 3:35

Whoever does what God wants, they are my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Mark 9:47

If your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out! It's better to enter the kingdom of God with just one eye than to be thrown into Gehenna still having both eyes,

Luke 11:28

But Jesus said, “Even more blessed are those who hear God's word, and follow what it says.”

Luke 13:25

Once the house owner gets up and closes the door, you'll be standing outside knocking on the door, saying, ‘Master, please open the door for us.’ But he'll reply, ‘I don't know you or where you're from.’

Luke 18:25

It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

Luke 6:46

So why do you bother to call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ when you don't do what I say?

John 14:7

If you had known me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and you have seen him.”

John 15:23

Anyone who hates me hates my Father as well.

John 3:5

“I tell you the truth, you can't enter God's kingdom unless you are born of water and the Spirit,” Jesus told him.

John 5:17

But Jesus told them, “My Father is still working, and so am I.”

John 6:40

What my Father wants is for everyone who sees the Son and trusts in him to have eternal life, and for me to raise them up at the last day.”

John 7:17

Anyone who chooses to follow what God wants will know if my teaching comes from God or if I'm only speaking for myself.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the believers to remain firm and to continue to trust in Jesus. “We have to go through many trials to enter God's kingdom,” they said.

Romans 12:2

Don't follow the ways of this world; instead be transformed by the spiritual renewal of your mind so you can demonstrate what God's will really is—good, pleasing, and perfect.

Romans 2:13

Just listening to what the law says doesn't make you right in God's sight. It's those who do what the law says who are made right.

Ephesians 6:6

Don't just work well when you're being watched to gain approval, but work like servants of Christ, honestly doing God's will,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends his greetings. He's always passionate in his prayers on your behalf, praying that you'll stand firm as grown-up Christians, totally convinced about everything as God would want.

1 Thessalonians 4:3

What God wants is for you to live holy lives. So stay away from sexual immorality

1 Thessalonians 5:18

be thankful in every situation—because this is what God in Christ Jesus wants you to do.

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but they prove this is false by what they do. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Hebrews 13:21

may he provide you with all that is good so you can do his will. May he work in us, doing everything that pleases him, through Jesus Christ—glory to him forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 4:6

God's rest is still there for some to enter, even though those who previously heard the good news failed to enter because of disobedience.

James 1:22

But do what the word says—don't just listen to it and delude yourselves.

1 Peter 2:15

By doing what is good and right God wants you to silence the ignorant accusations of foolish people.

1 Peter 4:2

You will not live the rest of your lives following human desires, but doing what God wants.

Revelation 2:27

He will rule the nations with an iron rod, breaking them into pieces like clay pots. In the same way that I received authority from my Father,

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they have the right to the tree of life, and can enter into the city through the gates.

Revelation 3:5

Those who are victorious will be dressed in white like this. Their names will not be removed from the book of life, and I will speak for them in the presence of my Father and his angels.