Matthew 7:24

New International Reader's Version

“So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock.

Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to human beings, “Have respect for the Lord. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.”

Psalm 111:10

If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. All those who follow his rules have good understanding. People should praise him forever.

Psalm 119:130

When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.

Psalm 119:99

I know more than all my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.

Proverbs 10:25

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

Proverbs 10:8

A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you.

Proverbs 12:7

Sinners are destroyed and taken away. But the houses of godly people stand firm.

Proverbs 14:8

People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

Matthew 12:50

Anyone who does what my Father in heaven wants is my brother or sister or mother.”

Matthew 16:18

Here is what I tell you. You are Peter. On this rock I will build my church. The gates of hell will not be strong enough to destroy it.

Matthew 24:45

“Suppose a master puts one of his slaves in charge of the other slaves in his house. The slave’s job is to give them their food at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise slave for this.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish. Five were wise.

Matthew 25:4

The wise ones took oil in jars along with their lamps.

Matthew 25:9

“ ‘No,’ they replied. ‘There may not be enough for all of us. Instead, go to those who sell oil. Buy some for yourselves.’

Matthew 7:25

The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock.

Matthew 7:26

But everyone who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man. He builds his house on sand.

Luke 11:28

He replied, “Instead, blessed are those who hear God’s word and obey it.”

John 13:17

Now you know these things. So you will be blessed if you do them.

John 14:15

“If you love me, obey my commands.

John 15:10

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love. In the same way, I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.

John 15:14

You are my friends if you do what I command.

Romans 2:13

Hearing the law does not make a person right with God. People are considered to be right with God only when they obey the law.

1 John 2:3

We know that we have come to know God if we obey his commands.