Thematic Bible
Matthew 7:1 (show verse)
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:2 (show verse)
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Matthew 7:3 (show verse)
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:4 (show verse)
Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:5 (show verse)
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Matthew 7:6 (show verse)
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Animals » Lions » Swine
Dogs » Illustrative » Of obstinate sinners
Dogs » Nothing holy to be given to
Dogs » A term of reproach
Holiness » Not giving that which is holy unto dogs
typical nature of Paschal lamb » What remained of it till morning to be burned
Pearl » Figurative
Swine » Illustrative of » The wicked
Swine » Described as » Fierce and ungenerous
Swine » Viciousness of
Wicked people » Compared with » Dogs
Wicked people » Compared with » Swine (pig)
Wicked, the, are compared to » Dogs
Wicked, the, are compared to » Swine
Dogs » Illustrative » Of obstinate sinners
Dogs » Nothing holy to be given to
Dogs » A term of reproach
Holiness » Not giving that which is holy unto dogs
typical nature of Paschal lamb » What remained of it till morning to be burned
Pearl » Figurative
Swine » Illustrative of » The wicked
Swine » Described as » Fierce and ungenerous
Swine » Viciousness of
Wicked people » Compared with » Dogs
Wicked people » Compared with » Swine (pig)
Wicked, the, are compared to » Dogs
Wicked, the, are compared to » Swine
Matthew 7:7 (show verse)
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8 (show verse)
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:9 (show verse)
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
Matthew 7:10 (show verse)
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Adoption » Should produce » A spirit of prayer
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Fish
Fishes » Used as food » By the jews
Food » List of articles » Fish
Food » Articles of » Fish
Reptiles » Mentioned in scripture » Serpent
Serpent » Unfit for food
Serpents » Unclean and unfit for food
Victuals » List of articles » Fish
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Fish
Fishes » Used as food » By the jews
Food » List of articles » Fish
Food » Articles of » Fish
Reptiles » Mentioned in scripture » Serpent
Serpent » Unfit for food
Serpents » Unclean and unfit for food
Victuals » List of articles » Fish
Matthew 7:11 (show verse)
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Adoption » Should produce » A spirit of prayer
Father » Our
Gifts » Parental gifts » expression of love » A type of God's bounty
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
Heavenly » Father » General references to
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » A type of God's bounty
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A type of God's bounty
Father » Our
Gifts » Parental gifts » expression of love » A type of God's bounty
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
Heavenly » Father » General references to
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » A type of God's bounty
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A type of God's bounty
Matthew 7:12 (show verse)
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:13 (show verse)
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:
eternal Death » The way to, described
Destruction » The way that leads to destruction
Direction » What gate to enter into
Evil » Way » General references to
Gates » Figurative » Of salvation
Gates » Illustrative » (wide,) of the entrance to ruin
Highways » Figurative
Highways » Illustrative » (broad,) of the way to destruction
Life » The gate and way which leads to life
Pathway of sin » General references to
Strait gate » The narrow path toward righteousness
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
Way » Figurative » Of sin, broad
Ways » The way that leads to destruction
Destruction » The way that leads to destruction
Direction » What gate to enter into
Evil » Way » General references to
Gates » Figurative » Of salvation
Gates » Illustrative » (wide,) of the entrance to ruin
Highways » Figurative
Highways » Illustrative » (broad,) of the way to destruction
Life » The gate and way which leads to life
Pathway of sin » General references to
Strait gate » The narrow path toward righteousness
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
Way » Figurative » Of sin, broad
Ways » The way that leads to destruction
Matthew 7:14 (show verse)
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Gates » Illustrative » (strait,) of the entrance to life
Highways » Figurative
Highways » Illustrative » (narrow,) of the way of life
Life » The gate and way which leads to life
Right » Hand taken » Way
Righteous » Few
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Strait gate » The narrow path toward righteousness
Way » Evil provided » Right
Highways » Figurative
Highways » Illustrative » (narrow,) of the way of life
Life » The gate and way which leads to life
Right » Hand taken » Way
Righteous » Few
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Strait gate » The narrow path toward righteousness
Way » Evil provided » Right
Matthew 7:15 (show verse)
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Alertness » What to be aware of
Animals » Lions » Wolves, a type of the wicked
Bearing fruit » Everything being known by the fruit it bears
Names » Of the wicked » Wolves
False prophets » Described as » Crafty
Sheep » False prophets assume the simple appearance
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Wolf » Figurative » Of the enemies of the righteous
Wolves » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Wolves » Wolves, a type of the wicked
Animals » Lions » Wolves, a type of the wicked
Bearing fruit » Everything being known by the fruit it bears
Names » Of the wicked » Wolves
False prophets » Described as » Crafty
Sheep » False prophets assume the simple appearance
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Wolf » Figurative » Of the enemies of the righteous
Wolves » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Wolves » Wolves, a type of the wicked
Matthew 7:16 (show verse)
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Matthew 7:17 (show verse)
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Botany » Laws of nature in the vegetable kingdom uniform in action
Character » Of the wicked » Corrupt
Corruption » Corrupt trees
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
Fruits » Illustrative » (bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men
Fruits » Illustrative » Of good works
Fruits » Divided into » Evil or bad
Sin » Fruits of » Corrupt
Sinful » Fruit » Corrupt
Sins » Fruit » Corrupt
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Botany » Laws of nature in the vegetable kingdom uniform in action
Character » Of the wicked » Corrupt
Corruption » Corrupt trees
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
Fruits » Illustrative » (bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men
Fruits » Illustrative » Of good works
Fruits » Divided into » Evil or bad
Sin » Fruits of » Corrupt
Sinful » Fruit » Corrupt
Sins » Fruit » Corrupt
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Matthew 7:18 (show verse)
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Botany » Laws of nature in the vegetable kingdom uniform in action
Corruption » Corrupt trees
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
Fruits » Illustrative » Of good works
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Evil, sinners compared to
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Botany » Laws of nature in the vegetable kingdom uniform in action
Corruption » Corrupt trees
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
Fruits » Illustrative » Of good works
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Trees » Evil, sinners compared to
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Matthew 7:19 (show verse)
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » Every tree that does not bring forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Bearing fruit » Every tree that does not bring forth good fruit
Bearing fruit » What brings forth evil fruit
Evil » What brings forth evil fruit
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Matthew 7:20 (show verse)
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 7:21 (show verse)
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Confession » Of Christ
Doer » Of the word
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Obedience » To God, the duty of » Secures entrance into God's kingdom
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to heaven
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to go to heaven
Service » Test » It excludes mere professors of religion from the kingdom
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » False profession
FALSE » Economy » Profession of religion
Doer » Of the word
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Obedience » To God, the duty of » Secures entrance into God's kingdom
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to heaven
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to go to heaven
Service » Test » It excludes mere professors of religion from the kingdom
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » False profession
FALSE » Economy » Profession of religion
Matthew 7:22 (show verse)
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Confession » Of Christ
Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Judgment » The wicked shall be condemned in
Magic » Lying wonders, spurious miracles
Miracles » Performed by other impostors
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Might be possessed without saving grace
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Self-delusion » Frequently persevered in, to the end
Self-delusion » Frequently preserved in, to the last
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to heaven
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to go to heaven
Wonders » Lying wonders, spurious miracles
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
Works, good » Encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Judgment » The wicked shall be condemned in
Magic » Lying wonders, spurious miracles
Miracles » Performed by other impostors
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Might be possessed without saving grace
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Self-delusion » Frequently persevered in, to the end
Self-delusion » Frequently preserved in, to the last
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to heaven
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to go to heaven
Wonders » Lying wonders, spurious miracles
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
Works, good » Encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Matthew 7:23 (show verse)
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Banishment » Future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Confession » Of Christ
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Might be possessed without saving grace
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Described as banishment from God
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
Works, good » Encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Confession » Of Christ
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Might be possessed without saving grace
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Described as banishment from God
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
Works, good » Encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Matthew 7:24 (show verse)
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:
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
Rock » Houses in
Rocks » Houses often built on
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
Word » Preached » A blessing to those who reverence it
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
Rock » Houses in
Rocks » Houses often built on
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
Word » Preached » A blessing to those who reverence it
Matthew 7:25 (show verse)
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.
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Foundation » Security afforded by
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Rain » Storms
Rain » Storm and tempest often with
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Rock » Houses in
Rocks » Houses often built on
Steadfastness » Principle of--illustrated
Storms » Rain
Wind » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
Foundation » Security afforded by
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Rain » Storms
Rain » Storm and tempest often with
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Rock » Houses in
Rocks » Houses often built on
Steadfastness » Principle of--illustrated
Storms » Rain
Wind » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
Matthew 7:26 (show verse)
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Careless hearing » Disobedience
Duty » Masters' » Neglect of
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
Fools » Hear the gospel and obey it not
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon sand
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Disobedience
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Neglect » Of duty
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Wicked people » Compared with » Fools building upon sand
The wicked » Guilt of » Insecurity of
Wicked, the, are compared to » Fools building upon sand
Duty » Masters' » Neglect of
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
Fools » Hear the gospel and obey it not
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon sand
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Disobedience
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Neglect » Of duty
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Wicked people » Compared with » Fools building upon sand
The wicked » Guilt of » Insecurity of
Wicked, the, are compared to » Fools building upon sand
Matthew 7:27 (show verse)
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon sand
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Rain » Often destroyed houses
Rain » Storm and tempest often with
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure
The wicked » Guilt of » Insecurity of
Wind » Tempestuous » Destroys houses
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon sand
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The wise and foolish builders
Parables » Parables of Christ » Wise and foolish builders
Rain » Often destroyed houses
Rain » Storm and tempest often with
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure
The wicked » Guilt of » Insecurity of
Wind » Tempestuous » Destroys houses
Matthew 7:28 (show verse)
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Christ » Sufferings of » Teaching of
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon sand
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
common People » Heard jesus gladly
Power » Of Christ » His teaching
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » His teaching
Divine Teacher » The teaching of Christ
teaching » Teaching of Christ
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon a rock
Foundation » Who is likened to a man that built his house upon sand
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
common People » Heard jesus gladly
Power » Of Christ » His teaching
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » His teaching
Divine Teacher » The teaching of Christ
teaching » Teaching of Christ
Matthew 7:29 (show verse)
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Authority » Of Christ
Christ » Sufferings of » Teacher
Christ » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Authority of
Divinity » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Power » Of Christ » His teaching
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » His teaching
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Scribes » Modern » Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ
Divine Teacher » Christ as
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Authoritative
Christ » Sufferings of » Teacher
Christ » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Authority of
Divinity » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Power » Of Christ » His teaching
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » His teaching
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Scribes » Modern » Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ
Divine Teacher » Christ as
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Authoritative