Matthew 7:12-23
English Standard Version
The Golden Rule
12 “So (A)whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is (B)the Law and the Prophets.
13 (C)“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy[a] that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and (D)the way is hard that leads to life, and (E)those who find it are few.
A Tree and Its Fruit
15 (F)“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are (G)ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them (H)by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So, (I)every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. 19 (J)Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will recognize them (K)by their fruits.
I Never Knew You
21 (L)“Not everyone who (M)says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will (N)enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who (O)does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 (P)On that day (Q)many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not (R)prophesy in your name, and cast out demons (S)in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 (T)And then will I declare to them, ‘I (U)never knew you; (V)depart from me, (W)you workers of lawlessness.’
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- Matthew 7:13 Some manuscripts For the way is wide and easy
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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