Matthew 7:21

Modern English Version

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.

Cross References

Romans 2:13

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

Luke 6:46

“Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I say?

James 1:22

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

Luke 11:28

But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”

Titus 1:16

They profess that they know God, but in their deeds they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and worthless for every good work.

Hebrews 4:6

Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and they to whom it was first preached did not enter due to unbelief,

John 6:40

This is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

Revelation 3:5

He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. I will not blot his name out of the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

1 Peter 4:2

so that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh serving human desires, but the will of God.

Hebrews 13:21

make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven is My brother, and sister, and mother.”

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.

John 3:5

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

John 7:17

If any man desires to do His will, he shall know whether the teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and complete will of God.

Mark 3:35

For whoever does the will of God is My brother, and My sister, and My mother.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Ephesians 6:6

not serving when eyes are on you as pleasing men, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,

1 Peter 2:15

For it is the will of God that by doing right you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.

Matthew 25:21

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things. Enter the joy of your master.’

1 Thessalonians 4:3

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras greets you. He is one of you, a servant of Christ, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand mature and complete in the entire will of God.

Luke 13:25

Once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ He will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’

Acts 14:22

strengthening the minds of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions and thus 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 man to enter the kingdom of God.”

Mark 9:47

And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire,

Matthew 19:24

And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

Matthew 18:35

“So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you, if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses.”

John 15:23

He who hates Me hates My Father also.

Matthew 26:42

He went away a second time and prayed, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Revelation 2:27

He ‘shall rule them with a rod of iron; like the vessels of a potter they shall be broken in pieces’ — even as I myself have received authority from My Father.

John 14:7

If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

John 5:17

Jesus answered them, “My Father is working still, and I am working.”

Matthew 26:39

He went a little farther, and falling on His face, He prayed, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 18:19

“Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 25:10

“But while they went to buy some, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.