Matthew 7:21 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
Matthew 7:21 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Matthew 7:21 in 6 Bible Translations
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Matthew 7:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
““Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 7:21 — World English Bible
Matthew 7:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“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 who is in heaven. ”
Matthew 7:21 — American Standard Version
Matthew 7:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“`Not every one who is saying to me Lord, lord, shall come into the reign of the heavens; but he who is doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens.”
Matthew 7:21 — Young's Literal Translation
Matthew 7:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that does the will of my Father who is in the heavens. ”
Matthew 7:21 — Darby Translation
Matthew 7:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Not euery one that sayeth vnto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdome of heauen, but he that doeth my Fathers will which is in heauen.”
Matthew 7:21 — Geneva Bible
Matthew 7:21 in Context — Matthew 7
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 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.
22 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?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
What Does Matthew 7:21 Mean?
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