Matthew 7:24

Good News Translation (US Version)

“So then, anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Cross References

John 13:17

Now that you know this truth, how happy you will be if you put it into practice!

Luke 11:28

But Jesus answered, “Rather, how happy are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”

1 John 2:3

If we obey God's commands, then we are sure that we know him.

Psalm 111:10

The way to become wise is to honor the Lord; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever.

Proverbs 10:8

Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.

John 14:15

“If you love me, you will obey my commandments.

John 15:14

And you are my friends if you do what I command you.

Job 28:28

God said to us humans, “To be wise, you must have reverence for the Lord. To understand, you must turn from evil.”

John 15:10

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.

Matthew 12:50

Whoever does what my Father in heaven wants is my brother, my sister, and my mother.”

Psalm 119:99

I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.

Psalm 119:130

The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.

Proverbs 14:8

Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.

Proverbs 10:25

Storms come, and the wicked are blown away, but honest people are always safe.

Proverbs 12:7

The wicked meet their downfall and leave no descendants, but the families of the righteous live on.

Matthew 7:25

The rain poured down, the rivers flooded over, and the wind blew hard against that house. But it did not fall, because it was built on rock.

Matthew 7:26

“But anyone who hears these words of mine and does not obey them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

Matthew 16:18

And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church, and not even death will ever be able to overcome it.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is a faithful and wise servant? It is the one that his master has placed in charge of the other servants to give them their food at the proper time.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and the other five were wise.

Matthew 25:4

while the wise ones took containers full of oil for their lamps.

Matthew 25:9

‘No, indeed,’ the wise ones answered, ‘there is not enough for you and for us. Go to the store and buy some for yourselves.’

Romans 2:13

For it is not by hearing the Law that people are put right with God, but by doing what the Law commands.