21 [a]Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, (A)but he that doeth my Father’s will which is in heaven.

22 (B)Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not by thy [b]Name prophesied, and by thy name cast out devils? and by thy name done many [c]great works?

23 And then will I profess to them, (C)[d]I never knew you, (D)depart from me [e]ye that work iniquity.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 7:21 Even the best gifts that are, are nothing without godliness.
  2. Matthew 7:22 By Name here, is meant that mighty working power of God, which every man witnesseth that calleth upon him.
  3. Matthew 7:22 Properly powers: Now these excellent works wrought are called Powers, by occasion of these things which they bring to pass, for by them we understand, how mighty the power of God is.
  4. Matthew 7:23 This is not of ignorance, but because he will cast them away.
  5. Matthew 7:23 You that are given to all kind of wickedness, and seem to make an art of sin.

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