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Matthew 7

Matt. 7:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
every
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
one that saith
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto me
moi (Greek #3427)
to me
KJV usage: I, me, mine, my.
Pronounce: moy
Origin: the simpler form of 1698
, Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
v, shall enter
eiserchomai (Greek #1525)
to enter (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
Pronounce: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1519 and 2064
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the kingdom
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of heaven
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
; but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
he that doeth
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
the will
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
of my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
Father
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
which is in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
heaven
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
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Matt. 25:11‑12• 11Afterward came also the rest of the virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
 12But he answering, said, Verily I know you not. (Matt. 25:11‑12)
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Isa. 48:1‑2•  (Isa. 48:1‑2)
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Luke 6:46• 46{i}And{/i} why call ye me, Lord, Lord; and do not the things that I say? (Luke 6:46)
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Luke 13:25• 25From the time that the master of the house shall have risen up, and shall have shut the door, and ye shall begin to stand without and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us; and he answering shall say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: (Luke 13:25)
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Rom. 2:13• 13(for not the hearers of law [are] just with God, but the doers of law shall be justified. (Rom. 2:13)

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Father,
Heaven,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven

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Matt. 25:11‑12• 11Afterward came also the rest of the virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
 12But he answering, said, Verily I know you not. (Matt. 25:11‑12)
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Hos. 8:2‑3•  (Hos. 8:2‑3)
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Luke 6:46• 46{i}And{/i} why call ye me, Lord, Lord; and do not the things that I say? (Luke 6:46)
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Luke 13:25• 25From the time that the master of the house shall have risen up, and shall have shut the door, and ye shall begin to stand without and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us; and he answering shall say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: (Luke 13:25)
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Acts 19:13‑20• 13And certain ones of the Jewish exorcists that went about took in hand to call upon those that had wicked spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
 14And there were seven sons of Sceva, a certain Jewish chief-priest, doing this.
 15But the wicked spirit answering said to them, Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; but who are ye?
 16And the man in whom the wicked spirit was, leaping upon them and mastering them both, prevailed against them, so that they fled out from that house naked and wounded.
 17And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, that inhabited Ephesus. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
 18Many too of those that had believed came confessing and declaring their deeds.
 19And not a few of those that practiced curious arts brought their books and burnt [them] before all. And they summed up the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
 20So with might the word of the Lord increased and prevailed. (Acts 19:13‑20)
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Rom. 2:13• 13(for not the hearers of law [are] just with God, but the doers of law shall be justified. (Rom. 2:13)
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Titus 1:16• 16They profess to know God; but in works they deny [him], being abominable and disobedient, and for every good work reprobate. (Titus 1:16)
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James 1:22• 22But be word-doers, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. (James 1:22)
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James 2:20‑26• 20But art thou willing to learn, O vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?
 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
 22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works faith was perfected.
 23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness, and he was called Friend of God.
 24Ye see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
 25And likewise was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works in that she received the messengers and sent [them] out another way?
 26For as the body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. (James 2:20‑26)
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Matt. 18:3• 3{i}and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens.{/i} (Matt. 18:3)
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Matt. 19:24• 24{i}and again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to enter a needle's eye than a rich man into the kingdom of God.{/i} (Matt. 19:24)
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Matt. 21:31• 31Which of the two did the will of the father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say to you, that the tax gatherers and the harlots go before you into the kingdom of God. (Matt. 21:31)
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Matt. 25:11‑12,21• 11Afterward came also the rest of the virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
 12But he answering, said, Verily I know you not.
 21His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many: enter into the joy of thy lord. (Matt. 25:11‑12,21)
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Isa. 48:1‑2•  (Isa. 48:1‑2)
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Mark 9:47• 47And if thine eye ensnare thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire: (Mark 9:47)
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Mark 10:23‑24• 23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, With what difficulty shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
 24{i}And the disciples were amazed at his words.{/i} And Jesus answers again, and says to them, Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! (Mark 10:23‑24)
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Luke 18:25• 25For it is easier for a camel to enter through a needle's eye than for a rich [man] to enter into the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:25)
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John 3:5• 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5)
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Acts 14:22• 22establishing the souls of the disciples, exhorting [them] to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22)
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Heb. 4:6• 6Since therefore it remaineth that some enter into it, and those who first had the glad tidings entered not on account of disobedience, (Heb. 4:6)
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Matt. 12:50• 50{i}for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in [the] heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.{/i} (Matt. 12:50)
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Matt. 21:29‑31• 29And he answered and said, I will not; but afterward he regretted and went.
 30And he came to the second, and said likewise; and he answered and said, I [go], sir, and went not.
 31Which of the two did the will of the father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say to you, that the tax gatherers and the harlots go before you into the kingdom of God. (Matt. 21:29‑31)
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Mark 3:35• 35{i}for whosoever shall do the will of God, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.{/i} (Mark 3:35)
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Luke 11:28• 28But he said, Yea, rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep [it]. (Luke 11:28)
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John 6:40• 40For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who beholdeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have life eternal, and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6:40)
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John 7:17• 17If one desire to do his will, he shall know about the doctrine whether it is of God or I speak from myself. (John 7:17)
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Rom. 12:2• 2and not to fashion yourselves to this age but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind that ye may prove what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Rom. 12:2)
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Eph. 6:6• 6not with eye-service as men-pleasers but as bondmen of Christ, doing the will of God from the soul, (Eph. 6:6)
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Col. 4:12• 12There saluteth you Epaphras, who [is] of you, a bondman of Jesus Christ, always striving for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all [the] will of God. (Col. 4:12)
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1 Thess. 4:3• 3For this is [the] will of God, your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication; (1 Thess. 4:3)
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1 Thess. 5:18• 18in everything give thanks, for this [is] God's will in Christ Jesus toward you. (1 Thess. 5:18)
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Heb. 13:21• 21perfect you in every good work unto the doing of his will, working in you what is well-pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] the glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen. (Heb. 13:21)
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1 Peter 2:15• 15Because so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye put to silence the ignorance of senseless men; (1 Peter 2:15)
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1 Peter 4:2• 2no longer to live the rest of time in flesh to men's lusts but to God's will. (1 Peter 4:2)
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1 John 3:21‑24• 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God,
 22and whatsoever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things pleasing in his sight.
 23And this is his commandment, that we believe the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and that we love one another, even as he gave us commandment.
 24And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And herein we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave to us. (1 John 3:21‑24)
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Rev. 22:14• 14Blessed {i}are{/i} those that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city. (Rev. 22:14)
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Matt. 10:32‑33• 32{i}Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, I also will confess him before my Father who is in [the] heavens.{/i}
 33{i}But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in [the] heavens.{/i} (Matt. 10:32‑33)
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Matt. 16:17• 17{i}And Jesus answering said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona, for flesh and blood has not revealed [it] to thee, but my Father who is in the heavens.{/i} (Matt. 16:17)
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Matt. 18:10,19,35• 10{i}See that ye do not despise one of these little ones; for I say unto you that their angels in [the] heavens continually behold the face of my Father who is in [the] heavens.{/i}
 19{i}Again I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter, whatsoever it may be that they shall ask, it shall come to them from my Father who is in [the] heavens.{/i}
 35Thus also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if ye forgive not from your hearts each his brother. (Matt. 18:10,19,35)
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Matt. 26:39,42• 39{i}And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou [wilt].{/i}
 42{i}Again going away a second time he prayed saying, My Father, if this cannot pass [from me] unless I drink it, thy will be done.{/i} (Matt. 26:39,42)
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John 5:17• 17But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. (John 5:17)
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John 10:29‑30• 29My Father who hath given me [them] is greater than all; and no one is able to seize out of the hand of my Father.
 30I and the Father are one. (John 10:29‑30)
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John 14:7• 7If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also; and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. (John 14:7)
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John 15:23• 23He that hateth me hateth my Father also. (John 15:23)
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Rev. 2:27• 27and he shall rule them with an iron rod,(as the vessels of a potter are broken to shivers: as I also received of my Father. (Rev. 2:27)
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Rev. 3:5• 5He that overcometh, he shall be clothed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot out his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. (Rev. 3:5)
• the Lord's eye scans the field of profession. (“Remarks on Matthew 7” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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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.

W. Kelly Translation

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Not everyone that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that doeth the will of my Father that is in the heavens.