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Matthew 7

BSB·29 verses ·New Testament
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1“Do not judgeκρίνετεkrinete — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study →, orἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you will be judgedκριθῆτεkrithēte — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study →. 2Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the samehō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → judgmentκρίματιkrimati — judgment, verdict, or judicial decisionG2917 — Full Word Study → you pronounceκρίνετεkrinete — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study →, you will be judgedκριθήσεσθεkrithēsesthe — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study →; andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thehō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → measureμέτρῳmetrō — measure, standard, portionG3358 — Full Word Study → you use, it will be measuredμετρηθήσεταιmetrēthēsetai — to measure; to estimate or judgeG3354 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 3WhyΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → do you look atβλέπειςblepeis — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → speckκάρφοςkarphos — A small speck or particle of dustG2595 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → brother’sἀδελφοῦadelphou — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → eyeὀφθαλμῷophthalmō — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → failοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → to noticeκατανοεῖςkatanoeis — To observe carefully; to perceive with attentionG2657 — Full Word Study → the beam inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → your own eyeὀφθαλμῷophthalmō — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →? 4Howπῶςpōs — how? in what manner? by what means?G4459 — Full Word Study → can you sayἐρεῖςereis — to say, speak, or declareG2046 — Full Word Study → toτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφῷadelphō — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, ‘LetἌφεςAphes — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → me takeἐκβάλωekbalō — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → speckκάρφοςkarphos — A small speck or particle of dustG2595 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → eyeὀφθαλμοῦophthalmou — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →,’ whileκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there is still a beamδοκὸςdokos — wooden beam or log; plankG1385 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → own eyeὀφθαλμῷophthalmō — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →? 5You hypocriteὑποκριτάhypokrita — One who pretends; a play-actor; hypocriteG5273 — Full Word Study →! Firstπρῶτονprōton — first; before; at the beginningG4412 — Full Word Study → takeἔκβαλεekbale — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beamδοκόνdokon — wooden beam or log; plankG1385 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → your own eyeὀφθαλμοῦophthalmou — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thenτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → you will see clearlyδιαβλέψειςdiablepseis — to see clearly; to perceive distinctlyG1227 — Full Word Study → to removeἐκβαλεῖνekbalein — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → speckκάρφοςkarphos — A small speck or particle of dustG2595 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → brother’sἀδελφοῦadelphou — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → eyeὀφθαλμοῦophthalmou — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →. 6Do not giveδῶτεdōte — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → dogsκυσίνkysin — A dog; figuratively, a contemptible or unclean personG2965 — Full Word Study → what isτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → holyἅγιονhagion — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →; do not throwβάλητεbalēte — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → pearlsμαργαρίταςmargaritas — Pearl; precious jewel formed in oystersG3135 — Full Word Study → beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → swineχοίρωνchoirōn — pig, swineG5519 — Full Word Study →. If you doποτεpote — When? At what time?G4219 — Full Word Study →, they may trampleκαταπατήσουσινkatapatēsousin — to trample down; to tread underfootG2662 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → underἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → feetποσὶνposin — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → then turn and tear you to piecesῥήξωσινrhēxōsin — to break violently, burst forth, tear apartG4486 — Full Word Study →. 7AskΑἰτεῖτεAiteite — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it will be givenδοθήσεταιdothēsetai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →; seekζητεῖτεzēteite — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you will findεὑρήσετεheurēsete — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study →; knockκρούετεkrouete — to knock on a door or surfaceG2925 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the door will be opened to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 8Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → everyoneπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → who asksαἰτῶνaitōn — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study → receivesλαμβάνειlambanei — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study →; he whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seeksζητῶνzētōn — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → findsεὑρίσκειheuriskei — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study →; andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to him whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → knocksκρούοντιkrouonti — to knock on a door or surfaceG2925 — Full Word Study →, the door will be opened. 9Whichτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, if hisὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → sonυἱὸςhuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → asks forαἰτήσειaitēsei — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study → breadἄρτονarton — bread; loaf of breadG740 — Full Word Study →, will giveἐπιδώσειepidōsei — to hand over, deliver, or give to someoneG1929 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → a stoneλίθονlithon — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →? 10Orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → if he asks forαἰτήσειaitēsei — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study → a fishἰχθὺνichthyn — Fish; aquatic animalG2486 — Full Word Study →, will giveἐπιδώσειepidōsei — to hand over, deliver, or give to someoneG1929 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → a snakeὄφινophin — serpent, snakeG3789 — Full Word Study →? 11Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → who areὄντεςontes — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → evilπονηροὶponēroi — Evil, wicked, morally badG4190 — Full Word Study → know howοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → to giveδιδόναιdidonai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθὰagatha — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → giftsδόματαdomata — a gift or present givenG1390 — Full Word Study → toτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → childrenτέκνοιςteknois — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study →, how muchπόσῳposō — How much? How many? What quantity?G4214 — Full Word Study → moreμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study → will yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → giveδώσειdōsei — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → good thingsἀγαθὰagatha — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → to thoseτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → who askαἰτοῦσινaitousin — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →! 12In everythingΠάνταPanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, doποιεῖτεpoieite — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → to othersαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → asοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → you would haveθέλητεthelēte — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → them doποιῶσινpoiōsin — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Forγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → thisοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → is theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → essence of the Lawνόμοςnomos — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Prophetsπροφῆταιprophētai — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →. 13EnterΕἰσέλθατεEiselthate — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → narrowστενῆςstenēs — narrow, tight, constrictedG4728 — Full Word Study → gateπύληςpylēs — Gate; entrance to a city or templeG4439 — Full Word Study →. Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → wide is thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gateπύληpylē — Gate; entrance to a city or templeG4439 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → broad is thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wayὁδὸςhodos — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → thathē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → leadsἀπάγουσαapagousa — to lead away; to conduct or removeG520 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → destructionἀπώλειανapōleian — utter ruin; total loss or destructionG684 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοίpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → enterεἰσερχόμενοιeiserchomenoi — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → itαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 14Butὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → small is thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gateπύληpylē — Gate; entrance to a city or templeG4439 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → narrowτεθλιμμένηtethlimmenē — To press upon; to afflict or oppressG2346 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wayὁδὸςhodos — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → thathē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → leadsἀπάγουσαapagousa — to lead away; to conduct or removeG520 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → lifeζωήνzōēn — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → only a fewὀλίγοιoligoi — Few in number; small in quantity or durationG3641 — Full Word Study → findεὑρίσκοντεςheuriskontes — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 15BewareΠροσέχετεProsechete — to pay attention to; watch out for; be on guardG4337 — Full Word Study → ofἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → false prophetsψευδοπροφητῶνpseudoprophētōn — A person who falsely claims to speak for GodG5578 — Full Word Study →. They comeἔρχονταιerchontai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → sheep’sπροβάτωνprobatōn — A sheep; a member of a flockG4263 — Full Word Study → clothingἐνδύμασινendymasin — garment, clothing, outer robeG1742 — Full Word Study →, butδέde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → inwardlyἔσωθενesōthen — from within, inwardly, interiorG2081 — Full Word Study → they areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → ravenousἅρπαγεςharpages — rapacious, grasping, extortionateG727 — Full Word Study → wolvesλύκοιlykoi — wolf; predatory deceiverG3074 — Full Word Study →. 16Byἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρπῶνkarpōn — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → you will recognizeἐπιγνώσεσθεepignōsesthe — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Are grapes gatheredσυλλέγουσινsyllegousin — to gather together, collect, assembleG4816 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → thornbushesἀκανθῶνakanthōn — A thorn or prickly plantG173 — Full Word Study →, orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → figsσῦκαsyka — fig; fig tree; fruitG4810 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → thistlesτριβόλωνtribolōn — thorny plant; thistle or brierG5146 — Full Word Study →? 17Likewiseοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study →, everyπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθὸνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → treeδένδρονdendron — a tree; woody plantG1186 — Full Word Study → bearsποιεῖpoiei — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → goodκαλοὺςkalous — good, beneficial, morally excellentG2570 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρποὺςkarpous — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → a badσαπρὸνsapron — rotten, corrupt, worthlessG4550 — Full Word Study → treeδένδρονdendron — a tree; woody plantG1186 — Full Word Study → bearsποιεῖpoiei — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → badπονηροὺςponērous — Evil, wicked, morally badG4190 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρποὺςkarpous — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study →. 18A good treeδένδρονdendron — a tree; woody plantG1186 — Full Word Study → cannotδύναταιdynatai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → bearποιεῖν*poiein — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → badπονηροὺςponērous — Evil, wicked, morally badG4190 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρποὺςkarpous — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study →, and a bad treeδένδρονdendron — a tree; woody plantG1186 — Full Word Study → cannotοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → bearποιεῖν*poiein — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → goodκαλοὺςkalous — good, beneficial, morally excellentG2570 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρποὺςkarpous — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study →. 19Everyπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → treeδένδρονdendron — a tree; woody plantG1186 — Full Word Study → that does not bearποιοῦνpoioun — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → goodκαλὸνkalon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG2570 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρπὸνkarpon — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → is cut downἐκκόπτεταιekkoptetai — to cut down or hinder; to prevent from advancingG1581 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thrownβάλλεταιballetai — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the fire. 20So thenἄρα¦γεara¦ge — therefore, consequently, thenG686 — Full Word Study →, byἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρπῶνkarpōn — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → you will recognizeἐπιγνώσεσθεepignōsesthe — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 21NotΟὐOu — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → everyoneπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saysλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to Meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, ‘LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →,’ will enterεἰσελεύσεταιeiseleusetai — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, but onlyἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → he whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doesποιῶνpoiōn — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → willθέλημαthelēma — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → of Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρόςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →. 22Manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → will sayἐροῦσίνerousin — to say, speak, or declareG2046 — Full Word Study → to Meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνῃekeinē — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, ‘LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, did we not prophesyἐπροφητεύσαμενeprophēteusamen — to speak forth a divine message; to prophesyG4395 — Full Word Study → inτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Yourσῷsō — Your; belonging to you (singular)G4674 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → in Yourσῷsō — Your; belonging to you (singular)G4674 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → drive outἐξεβάλομενexebalomen — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → performἐποιήσαμενepoiēsamen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → manyπολλὰςpollas — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → miraclesδυνάμειςdynameis — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study →?’ 23Thenτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → I will tell them plainlyὁμολογήσωhomologēsō — To confess, profess, or openly acknowledgeG3670 — Full Word Study →, ‘I never knewἔγνωνegnōn — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →; departἀποχωρεῖτεapochōreite — To depart, withdraw, or leave a placeG672 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → Meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, you workersἐργαζόμενοιergazomenoi — to work, labor, or perform actionG2038 — Full Word Study → of lawlessnessἀνομίανanomian — violation of God's law; lawlessnessG458 — Full Word Study →!’ 24Thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → everyoneΠᾶςPas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoὅστιςhostis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → hearsἀκούειakouei — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → theseτούτουςtoutous — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of Mineμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → acts onποιεῖpoiei — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → is likeὁμοιωθήσεταιhomoiōthēsetai — to make like, to liken, to resembleG3666 — Full Word Study → a wise manἀνδρὶandri — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study → whoὅστιςhostis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → builtᾠκοδόμησενōkodomēsen — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rockπέτρανpetran — Rock, stone, or cliffG4073 — Full Word Study →. 25Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rainβροχὴbrochē — Rain; rainfall; shower of waterG1028 — Full Word Study → fellκατέβηkatebē — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → torrentsποταμοὶpotamoi — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study → ragedἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → windsἄνεμοιanemoi — wind; breath; spiritG417 — Full Word Study → blewἔπνευσανepneusan — to blow; to breatheG4154 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → beat againstπροσέπεσανprosepesan — to fall down before; to prostrate oneselfG4363 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνῃekeinē — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίᾳoikia — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study →; yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it did not fallἔπεσενepesen — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → its foundation wasτεθεμελίωτοtethemeliōto — to establish a foundation; to ground firmlyG2311 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rockπέτρανpetran — Rock, stone, or cliffG4073 — Full Word Study →. 26Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everyoneπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hearsἀκούωνakouōn — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → theseτούτουςtoutous — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of Mineμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → does not act onποιῶνpoiōn — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → is likeὁμοιωθήσεταιhomoiōthēsetai — to make like, to liken, to resembleG3666 — Full Word Study → a foolishμωρῷmōrō — foolish, senseless, lacking wisdomG3474 — Full Word Study → manἀνδρὶandri — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study → whoὅστιςhostis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → builtᾠκοδόμησενōkodomēsen — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → sandἄμμονammon — sand; granular particles of rockG285 — Full Word Study →. 27Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rainβροχὴbrochē — Rain; rainfall; shower of waterG1028 — Full Word Study → fellκατέβηkatebē — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → torrentsποταμοὶpotamoi — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study → ragedἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → windsἄνεμοιanemoi — wind; breath; spiritG417 — Full Word Study → blewἔπνευσανepneusan — to blow; to breatheG4154 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → beat againstπροσέκοψανprosekopsan — to strike against; to stumble; to cause to stumbleG4350 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνῃekeinē — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίᾳoikia — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it fellἔπεσενepesen — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → collapseπτῶσιςptōsis — A fall, collapse, or ruin; downfallG4431 — Full Word Study →!” 28Whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → had finishedἐτέλεσενetelesen — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study → sayingλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → these thingsτούτουςtoutous — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdsὄχλοιochloi — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → were astonishedἐξεπλήσσοντοexeplēssonto — to strike with astonishment; be amazedG1605 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχῇdidachē — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study →, 29becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → Heἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → taughtδιδάσκωνdidaskōn — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → as one who hadἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → notοὐχouch — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → scribesγραμματεῖςgrammateis — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Matthew 7
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Matthew 7 concludes Jesus' Sermon on the Mount with crucial instruction about Christian character, discernment, and the importance of living out His teaching rather than merely hearing it. The chapter moves from warnings against harsh judgment (verses 1-5) through instruction on prayer and the Golden Rule (verses 7-12), then addresses the narrow path of genuine discipleship (verses 13-14) and the danger of false teachers (verses 15-20). Jesus culminates His sermon by emphasizing that true faith must be demonstrated through obedience to His words (verses 21-27), not merely profession or religious works.

Verses 1-5: The Peril of Hypocritical Judgment

Jesus begins with a prohibition that is often misunderstood in our culture: "Judge not, that ye be not judged." This does not mean Christians should never exercise discernment or speak truth. Rather, Jesus warns against condemning judgment—the attitude that presumes to assess another's heart or condemn them with finality. Verse 2 clarifies that the standard we use to judge others will be applied to us, both by God and by our peers. The vivid image of the mote (speck) and beam (log) in verses 3-5 exposes the hypocrisy of criticizing minor faults in others while ignoring glaring sins in ourselves. Jesus' solution is clear: first deal ruthlessly with your own sin, then you will see clearly to help your brother. This teaches humility before correction and self-awareness as prerequisites for any form of brotherly accountability.

Application: Before correcting a brother or sister, examine your own heart. Are you dealing with similar struggles? Are you approaching them in genuine love or pride?

Verses 6-12: Discernment, Prayer, and the Golden Rule

Verse 6 shifts to a different kind of judgment—wise discernment about who is receptive to God's truth. Jesus teaches that we must distinguish between those who are genuinely seeking (who deserve our care) and those who actively reject or mock sacred things (the "dogs" and "swine" who will only use them against us). This requires spiritual wisdom. Verses 7-11 then pivot to one of Scripture's most encouraging promises: persistent prayer will be answered. Jesus assures us that God is a generous Father who gives good gifts to His children—far more generous than earthly parents. The Greek word here suggests both asking once and continuing to ask; the emphasis is on persevering faith. Verse 12 presents the Golden Rule: treat others as you would wish to be treated. Jesus declares this summarizes "the law and the prophets"—it is the heart of all biblical ethics, flowing from loving God and neighbor.

Application: Trust God's willingness to answer prayer. Bring your needs to Him persistently. And measure all your relationships by this simple standard: would I want this treatment?

Verses 13-20: The Narrow Way and False Prophets

Jesus presents two paths: the wide gate leading to destruction (verse 13) and the narrow gate leading to life (verse 14). Many choose the easy path; few find the difficult one requiring genuine commitment. This is a sobering call to discipleship. Verses 15-20 warn against false prophets—those who appear righteous outwardly but are internally destructive. We identify them by their fruits (verses 16-17): a corrupt tree cannot produce good fruit, just as thorns cannot yield grapes. The fruit Jesus means includes character, conduct, and spiritual impact. True teachers bear evidence of the Spirit's transforming work; false teachers leave destruction in their wake.

Application: Choose the narrow way. Test all teaching—including that of popular teachers—against Scripture and observable spiritual fruit.

Verses 21-27: Hearing and Doing

Jesus concludes by emphasizing that words and works must align. Many will claim relationship with Him (verse 21), even point to impressive works done "in His name" (verse 22), but unless they do the will of the Father, they will hear the terrifying words, "I never knew you" (verse 23). True discipleship means building on the rock of obedience to Christ's teaching (verses 24-25); anything else is built on sand and will collapse under life's pressures (verses 26-27). The chapter closes with observers noting Jesus taught with authority—not like the scribes who merely quoted tradition, but with the power of transforming truth.

Application: Hearing Scripture is insufficient. Obey what Jesus teaches. Your life's stability depends on it.

Application for Today

Matthew 7 calls us to humble self-examination, persistent faith, and above all, obedience. In our age of critique and judgment, we must humble ourselves before correcting others. In our prayerless age, we must learn to ask boldly. And in our era of profession without transformation, we must ensure our faith produces genuine fruit and is built on the solid foundation of doing Christ's will, not merely saying His name.

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