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Matthew 7:26

Matthew 7:26
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:

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 7:24-27

Jesus closes the sermon on the mount by a beautiful comparison, illustrating the benefit of attending to his words. It was not sufficient to “hear” them; they must be “obeyed.” He compares the man who…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 7:21-29

We have here the conclusion of this long and excellent sermon, the scope of which is to show the indispensable necessity of obedience to the commands of Christ; this is designed to clench the nail,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 7:24-27

(e) A description of the true subjects of the Kingdom as opposed to the false. The wise and foolish builders, 24 27

Luk 6:47-49, where the phraseology differs a good deal from St Matthew. St Matthew,…

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