Parallel Verses
King James Version
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
New American Standard Bible
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"Therefore, everyone who listens to these messages of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock.
A Conservative Version
Therefore every man, whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will compare him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
American Standard Version
Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:
Amplified
An Understandable Version
"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock.
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock:
Bible in Basic English
Everyone, then, to whom my words come and who does them, will be like a wise man who made his house on a rock;
Common New Testament
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Daniel Mace New Testament
therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:
Darby Translation
Whoever therefore hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;
Godbey New Testament
Then every one who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock.
Goodspeed New Testament
"Everyone, therefore, who listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it, will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore whosoever heareth these my sayings, and doth them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock: And the rain descended,
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore, every one which hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a discerning man which built his house upon the rock.
King James 2000
Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock:
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth the same, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house on a rock:
Moffatt New Testament
Now, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts upon them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.
Montgomery New Testament
"Every one who hears my words and does them I will liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
NET Bible
"Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.
New Heart English Bible
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, will be compared to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
Noyes New Testament
Every one then that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;
Sawyer New Testament
Every one, therefore, that hears these words of mine and performs them, I will liken to a wise man who built his house on the rock;
The Emphasized Bible
Every one, therefore, who heareth thesemy words, and doeth them, shall be likened to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Every man therefore who is hearing from me these words, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the intelligent man, who erected his house upon a rock:
Twentieth Century New Testament
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.
Webster
Therefore whoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock:
Weymouth New Testament
"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;
Williams New Testament
"So everyone who listens to my words and practices their teaching, will be like a prudent man who built his house on a rocky foundation.
World English Bible
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
Worrell New Testament
"Every one, therefore, who hears these words of Mine, and does them, shall be likened to a prudent man, who, indeed, built his house upon the rock;
Worsley New Testament
Whoever therefore heareth these words of mine, and performeth them, I will compare him to a prudent man, who built his house on a rock:
Youngs Literal Translation
'Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock;
Themes
Christ » Filial » Obedience to
Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Spiritual foundation » General references to
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Obedience » Filial » To Christ
Obedience » Words of Christ concerning » The basal rock of character
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
Steadfastness » Principle of--illustrated
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Lays an immovable foundation
Topics
Interlinear
Pas
Poieo
hostis
Oikodomeo
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 7:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Sermon On The Mount: Two Houses And Two Foundations
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Cross References
Luke 6:47-49
Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
Luke 11:28
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
John 14:15
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
1 John 2:3
And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Psalm 119:99
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
Psalm 119:130
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:28-32
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Matthew 6:14-15
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Matthew 6:19-21
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:13-14
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Matthew 12:50
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
John 13:17
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
John 14:22-24
Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
John 15:10
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
John 15:14
Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
Romans 2:6-9
Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
1 Corinthians 3:10-11
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
Galatians 5:6-7
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
James 1:21-27
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
James 2:17-26
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 3:13-18
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
1 John 3:22-24
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
1 John 5:3-5
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Revelation 22:14-15
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Galatians 6:7-8
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.