Matthew 7:26

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

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.

Cross References

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 7:25

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.

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."

Luke 6:49

But those who have listened and not acted upon what they have heard may be compared to a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation. The river swept down upon it, and the house immediately collapsed; and great was the crash that followed."

James 2:20

Now do you really want to understand, you foolish man, how it is that faith without actions leads to nothing?