Matthew 7:25

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and beat upon that house, but it did not fall, for its foundations were upon the rock.

Cross References

Matthew 16:18

Yes, and I say to you, Your name is 'Peter--a Rock, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the Powers of the Place of Death shall not prevail over it.

Matthew 7:24

Everyone, therefore, that listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it may be compared to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock.

Matthew 7:26

And every one that listens to this teaching of mine and does not act upon it may be compared to a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.

Matthew 7:27

The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and struck against that house, and it fell; and great was its downfall."

Acts 14:22

Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.

Ephesians 3:17

So that the Christ, through your faith, may make his home within your hearts in love; And I pray that you, now firmly rooted and established, may, with all Christ's People,

Colossians 2:7

Rooted in him, building up your characters through union with him, growing stronger through your faith, as you were taught, overflowing with faith and thanksgiving.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:5

for you who, through faith, are being guarded by the power of God, awaiting a Salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last days.

1 Peter 1:7

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

1 John 2:19

From us, it is true, they went out, but they had never belonged to us; for, if they had belonged to us, they would have remained among us. They left us that it might be made clear that they do not, any of them, belong to us.