Luke 6:48

New International Reader's Version

They are like a man who builds a house. He digs down deep and sets it on solid rock. When a flood comes, the river rushes against the house. But the water can’t shake it. The house is well built.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:2

He said, “The Lord is my rock and my fort. He is the God who saves me.

2 Samuel 22:32

Who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock except our God?

2 Samuel 22:47

“The Lord lives! Give praise to my Rock! Give honor to my God, the Rock! He is my Savior!

2 Samuel 22:5

“The waves of death were all around me. A destroying flood swept over me.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right. He must have respect for God when he rules.

Psalm 32:6

Let everyone who is faithful pray to you while they can still look to you. When troubles come like a flood, they certainly won’t reach those who are faithful.

Psalm 62:2

It is surely true that he is my rock. He is the God who saves me. He is like a fort to me. I will always be secure.

Psalm 95:1

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord. Let us give a loud shout to the Rock who saves us.

Proverbs 10:25

When the storm is over, sinners are gone. But those who do right stand firm forever.

Isaiah 26:4

“Trust in the Lord forever. The Lord himself is the Rock. The Lord will keep us safe forever.

Isaiah 28:16

So the Lord and King speaks. He says, “Look! I am laying a stone in Zion. It is a stone that has been tested. It is the most important stone for a firm foundation. The one who depends on that stone will never be shaken.

Isaiah 59:19

People in the west will show respect for the Lord’s name. People in the east will worship him because of his glory. The Lord will come like a rushing river that was held back. His breath will drive it along.

Nahum 1:8

But he will destroy Nineveh with a powerful flood. He will chase his enemies into the place of darkness.

Luke 6:47

Some people come and listen to me and do what I say. I will show you what they are like.

Luke 6:49

But here is what happens when people listen to my words and do not obey them. They are like a man who builds a house on soft ground instead of solid rock. The moment the river rushes against that house, it falls down. It is completely destroyed.”

John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that you can have peace because of me. In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.”

Acts 14:22

There they helped the believers gain strength. They told them to remain faithful to what they had been taught. “We must go through many hard times to enter God’s kingdom,” they said.

Ephesians 2:20

You are a building that is built on the apostles and prophets. They are the foundation. Christ Jesus himself is the most important stone in the building.

Deuteronomy 32:15

When Israel grew fat, they became stubborn. When they were filled with food, they became fat and heavy. They left the God who made them. They turned away from the Rock who saved them.

Deuteronomy 32:18

But then they deserted the Rock. He was their Father. They forgot the God who created them.

Deuteronomy 32:31

Their rock is not like our Rock. Even our enemies know that.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s solid foundation stands firm. Here is the message written on it. “The Lord knows who his own people are.” (Numbers 16:5) Also, “All who say they believe in the Lord must turn away from evil.”

2 Peter 1:10

My brothers and sisters, try very hard to show that God has appointed you to be saved. Try hard to show that he has chosen you. If you do everything I have just said, you will never trip and fall.

1 John 2:28

Dear children, remain joined to Christ. Then when he comes, we can be bold. We will not be ashamed to meet him when he comes.

Jude 1:24

Give praise to the God who is able to keep you from falling into sin. He will bring you into his heavenly glory without any fault. He will bring you there with great joy.

1 Samuel 2:2

“There isn’t anyone holy like the Lord. There isn’t anyone except him. There isn’t any Rock like our God.